--- title: "Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2026-07-16" --- # Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust - Grounds Maintenance Tender Buyer: STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ccc9.json) ## Summary The Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust is seeking bids for a grounds maintenance contract across its 14 schools located in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. This process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest by 21st August 2026. The contract will commence on 1st March 2027 and run for three years, with a possibility of an extension until 29th February 2032. The procurement is being conducted under a Competitive Flexible Procedure, which involves a two-stage process including a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an Invitation to Tender, based on a 50% price and 50% quality evaluation. The industry category is grounds maintenance, and the estimated contract value is £625,000. The Trust operates under the legal basis set by UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. This procurement opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services to expand their market presence. The contract involves maintaining and enhancing the grounds across multiple school campuses within the trust, making it ideal for companies with expertise in services like lawn care, sports field maintenance, and tree and shrub management. Prospective bidders should be capable of meeting rigorous standards for environmental and sustainability goals and possess the necessary insurances, with a financial turnover threshold of £500,000 to qualify. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this tender, providing an inclusive opportunity for diverse business growth within this sector. ## Notice Founded in 2017 our Trust consists of nine primary schools, four secondary schools and one all through school. Our schools are a mixture of Good and Outstanding schools who together make up the Stowe Valley family. We currently employ 1000 staff and educate over 8000 children across our schools throughout Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://www.stowevalleymat.com/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide grounds maintenance services at the 14 schools within Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust. Please note this is a growing Trust and any schools that may join the Trust within this contract period may join this grounds maintenance contract, at the client's discretion. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 01/03/2027 to 28/02/2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two further years to 29/02/2032. The contract shall be fixed price with the contractor invoicing the client via a single invoice with each school listed, quarterly. This tender project is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to maintain and enhance the appearance of the grounds and general campuses at Stowe Valley Trust. The scope of the contract and specification will include but not be limited to: *Lawn Maintenance & Grass Cutting - Regular mowing of lawns, sports fields, and playgrounds to maintain a neat and safe environment. *Hedge, Shrub & Tree Maintenance - Pruning, shaping, and general maintenance of boundary hedges, shrubs, and trees to prevent basil growth and canopy droop overgrowth and ensure site safety. *Cleaning, clearing and treatment of hardstanding areas. *Weed/Moss control - Control of weeds in all maintained areas and treatment for the prevention of moss growth and removal of build up as necessary. *Sports Field & Playground Maintenance - Marking and maintaining sports pitches, ensuring surfaces remain safe and well-kept for PE and recreational use. Inclusive of dismantling and re-erection of posts, repairs of goalmouths and filling of diverts. *Maintenance of other outdoor facilities as per site specifications. It is also the objective of this tender for the successful Supplier to have: *A robust management support structure. *Comprehensive and effective training plans for staff to ensure a consistent service quality. *A clear strategy for staffing the contract, including in instances of absence. *Agreement to work in conjunction with the Trust to achieve their environmental and sustainability goals. *Enhanced DBS staff who comply with the Trusts safeguarding policies as well as H&S requirements. *The Trust expects the highest standards of grounds maintenance to be achieved at all times and seeks a supplier looking to always work in partnership with them. *The Trust seeks best value for money Competitive Flexible Procedure This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will follow a two stage approach, with stage 1 being the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). This will also include a credit check on your company. Here a minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress to stage 2. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement and a minimum score of 60% must be achieved. Selected tenderers will then be invited to stage 2, the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Here, the evaluation of tender response will be set as 50% price and 50% quality. Value of contract: The estimated annual value of the current contract is PS125,000 Therefore the value of this contract is around PS625,000 Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurances of PS10 million. *Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to deliver the contract, where the minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS500,000. Alternative evidence to demonstrate financial capacity may be accepted. *TUPE does not apply to this contract. *The grounds maintenance services are currently contracted to Fergus Deery Sports Ground Maintenance Limited For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southam:-Grounds-maintenance-services./9RE6Q3SD8H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RE6Q3SD8H ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is an option for a further extension period for up to two further years to 29/02/2032. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067198-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £625,000 | | Lots value | £625,000 | | 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 | STOWE VALLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Additional buyers | RIVA PARTNERSHIP LTD | | Locality | SOUTHAM | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV47 0JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Waverley | | Electoral ward | Farnham Moor Park | | Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLG13 Warwickshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2026 at 10:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067198-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067198-2026 16th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9RE6Q3SD8H - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Southam:-Grounds-maintenance-services./9RE6Q3SD8H - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.stowevalleymat.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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