--- title: "Kirklees College - Grounds Maintenance & Gritting Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055162" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055162" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055162.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055162.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIRKLEES COLLEGE" published: "2025-06-23" --- # Kirklees College - Grounds Maintenance & Gritting Contract Buyer: KIRKLEES COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055162 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055162) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055162.json) ## Summary Kirklees College, located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a grounds maintenance and gritting contract across all its sites. This procurement falls under the services category primarily associated with grounds maintenance services, identified by the CPV code 77314000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure below threshold, and it includes electronic submissions. Interested parties should note that the deadline for enquires is 7th July 2025, with the tender submission closing on 14th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and is projected to run until 31st July 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services such as landscaping, grounds maintenance, and gritting operations. Given the total contract value of £105,000, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the selection criteria accommodate suitability for these business types. The procurement strategy will assess submissions based on a balance of quality (70%) and price (30%), providing an avenue for businesses who can demonstrate strong service quality and competitive pricing. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a public educational institution like Kirklees College. ## Notice Contract for Grounds Maintenance & Gritting at all college sites. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034256-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | Lots value | £105,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KIRKLEES COLLEGE | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 3LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2025 at 08:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034256-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034256-2025 23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2414 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR6 Confidential Information Declaration.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2411 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR3a Mandatory Questionnaire.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2409 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR2 Pricing Schedule.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2416 Site Locations.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2412 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR4 Conflict of Interest Declaration.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2408 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR1 Form of Tender.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2415 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT CONTRACT TO SUPPLY - Appendix B.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2413 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR5 Non-Collusion & Canvassing Declaration (2).docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2410 Kirklees College Grounds Maintenance ITT - TR3 Technical Quality Questions.docx ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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