---
title: "TSAT - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691e7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# TSAT - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691e7

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## Summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of grounds maintenance services, with PHP Law LLP acting as the procurement consultant. This open procedure is a major opportunity within the services category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including areas identified as UKK41 and UKK42. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 3rd June 2026, a tender period closing on 12th June 2026, and an expected contract award by 11th July 2026. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and is expected to run for three years, with potential extensions up to August 2031.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the grounds maintenance sector. It is particularly suited for SMEs, with the contract covering an estimated gross value of £360,000. The procurement process requires providers to adhere to rigorous technical and economic criteria, ensuring only well-prepared and financially sound businesses succeed. The call for expertise in past similar projects within the educational sector suggests that companies with experience in this niche will find themselves at an advantage. The open procurement method and allowance for electronic submissions underscore the accessibility of this opportunity for competitive businesses aiming to expand their service footprint in education-related grounds maintenance.

## Notice

This tender opportunity has been issued by Thinking Schools Academy Trust (the Trust) and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of grounds maintenance services (the Service). The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice and ensure that service delivery is consistent across all sites. Schools will join the contract once their current contracts end.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid in relation to grounds maintenance services To enable further schools to be added to the contract as they join the Trust.

Renewal: The possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041265-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 6NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth, TLK42 Torbay |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 21:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041265-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041265-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=PHPLAWLLP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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