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title: "Arden Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance"
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# Arden Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0b0

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## Summary

Arden Multi Academy Trust has recently completed the procurement process for a grounds maintenance service contract, with Fairways Contracting Limited being awarded the contract. This process involved a selective procurement method termed as a 'Competitive flexible procedure'. The contract, which entails grounds maintenance services across all sites within the trust, is set to commence on 13 April 2026 and will initially span over three years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The operation, located in Solihull (UKG32 region), has been under the management of Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. The significant dates to note include the contract signing on 8 April 2026, following a tender period which chronologically encompassed multiple competitive evaluation stages to ensure a robust selection aligned with service provision standards.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, notably those capable of offering comprehensive solutions across large educational estates. SME businesses with the ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and timely grounds maintenance operations are well-placed to compete in such contracts. The specific evaluation criteria, which placed significant importance on quality (70%) over price (30%), suggests that enterprises with a strong reputation for high service standards will thrive. Engaging in such projects not only provides stable government contracts but also contributes to the businesses’ portfolios, potentially increasing their competitive edge within the grounds maintenance industry.

## Notice

Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a Grounds Maintenance service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 13 April 2026. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a grounds maintenance service for the Trust. This will consist of services for each school across all sites. There is a combined total of 308,324m2 (entire school site square meterage) and 34,300m2 Building Footprint across all sites with approximately 6,000 pupils on roll. TUPE/LGPS does not apply to this tender. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of skilled ground maintenance operatives providing an efficient and timely maintenance service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032359-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2027-09-24 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £517,672 |
| Contracts value | £517,672 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B93 0PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Norden |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIRWAYS CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032359-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 17:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020148-2026
- 24 Sep 2025 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059108-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032359-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020148-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059108-2025
  24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
  All documents are being provided on publication of this Tender Notice. They will be hosted, and are freely available, on the In-tend portal for Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fairwayslimited.co.uk
- http://www.minervapcs.com
- https://www.ardenmat.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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