--- title: "Grounds Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067be6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067be6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067be6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067be6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Grounds Maintenance Services Buyer: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067be6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067be6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067be6.json) ## Summary The Spencer Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority located in Nottingham, is undertaking a procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services across its various academy sites, spanning three counties and five local authority areas in the UK. The procurement was initiated under an open procedure, focusing on the grounds maintenance services industry. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the final contract signed on 8th July 2026. The contract, awarded to Glendale Countryside Limited, is valued at £624,735.68 gross, with an effective start date of 1st September 2026, and is set to last till 31st August 2029, with options for two one-year extensions under the same contract provisions. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those with the capacity to manage diverse and expansive geographical locations. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services can benefit greatly from this contract, given the scale of operations across multiple academies. The Spencer Academies Trust encourages innovative service solutions, including added value propositions, making this an attractive proposition for firms that can provide tailored, efficient services while managing health and safety, and sustaining employee wellbeing. The procurement process, which attracted multiple bids, demonstrates the competitive yet rewarding nature of public sector contracts in this arena. ## Notice The enclosed invitation to tender provides information for consideration by contractors with respect to the following Trust sites: Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, Ashwood Spencer Academy, Bispham Spencer Academy, Brackensdale Spencer Academy, Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy, Chetwynd Spencer Academy, Clover Leys Spencer Academy, Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Fairfield Spencer Academy, George Spencer Academy, Glenbrook Spencer Academy, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Highfields Spencer Academy, Hilton Spencer Academy, Inkersall Spencer Academy, John Port Spencer Academy, Long Field Spencer Academy, Millside Spencer Academy, Portland Spencer Academy, Rosecliffe Spencer Academy, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, St Giles' Spencer Academy, Sunnyside Spencer Academy, The Mease Spencer Academy, Wyndham Spencer Academy Spencer Academy Trust is seeking an expert groundworks contractor(s) to help us with maintaining the Academy sports fields and communal areas within our Academy sites. Spencer Trust academies are found across three counties and five local authority areas. Working across highly diverse city and rural communities, the Spencer Academies Trust has a strong track record of school improvement and a reputation for high expectations and standards in member schools. ### Lot Information Lot A Renewal: As per primary contract. 2 x 1 year extensions Lot B Renewal: As per primary contract. 2 x 1 year extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064243-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £652,000 | | Lots value | £652,000 | | Awards value | £1,128,502 | | Contracts value | £520,613 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG9 7EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Broxtowe | | Electoral ward | Stapleford South West | | Westminster constituency | Broxtowe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064243-2026 - 25 Jun 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059755-2026 - 27 Apr 2026 at 08:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037851-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 08:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034989-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 07:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034945-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 11:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034169-2026 - 8 Apr 2026 at 06:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031681-2026 - 2 Apr 2026 at 13:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030936-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064243-2026 8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059755-2026 25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037851-2026 27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034989-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034945-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034169-2026 15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031681-2026 8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030936-2026 2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14304 Full Tender Document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14305 Grounds Maintenance All Sites Schedule - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14306 Cost Submission Form - Please Fill Out & Return - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14782 Please submit tender response using V2 document - Heanor Gate is now added to Lot B - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14873 Date & Time for Site visits - https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/_site/data/files/doc/026754D5C88B11F2A557491ADC9537E8.pdf Clarification Link to website - https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/_site/data/files/doc/73C55AA7FED80E0972F11240FD0134B9.pdf Updated link to clarification log ## Notice URLs - http://www.countrywidegrounds.com - http://www.glendale-services.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/ - https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/PleasesubmitTenderviaEmailtotenders@spencertrust.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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