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title: "Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609e1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609e1

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## Summary

The Tame River Educational Trust is hosting a public procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Droylsden Academy, located in Manchester. Under an open procedure, the trust seeks a contractor to maintain three football pitches, substantial grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, and weeds across the academy's grounds for a three-year period. The estimated contract value is between £20,000 and £50,000 per annum, with the total gross value reaching £180,000. The procurement stage is in the tendering phase, with submissions closing on 27th February 2026 and the contract award expected by 28th April 2026. The service delivery will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 1st May 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in planting, maintenance, sports fields maintenance, tree pruning, and hedge trimming. The focus on high-standard grounds maintenance implies that businesses with expertise and a track record in delivering quality services within these areas are well-suited to bid. Leveraging quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing, businesses can grow their portfolios by serving a public authority and extending their market reach beyond the Manchester region into other areas of the United Kingdom. The open procedure allows for a competitive and transparent procurement process, adhering to legal standards and fostering opportunities for qualified enterprises aiming for expanded engagement with government projects.

## Notice

To carry out grounds maintenance on all of the Academy grounds and football pitches. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to maintain the following to a high standard: 3 football pitches substantial grounds with grassed areas, hedges and shrubs. Weeds, including hardstandings and all other areas where they grow. The specification for these works is included in a separate attached document. We are looking to award a three year contract and expect the value to be between PS20,000 - PS50,000 per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011418-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M43 6QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Droylsden West |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011418-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004783-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011418-2026
  9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004783-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10350
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10356
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10544
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11678

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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