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Prospere Learning Trust Grounds Maintenance

In brief

Prospere Learning Trust is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Key dates

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts across the UK (from 385 awards in the last 12 months).

Prospere Learning Trust require Grounds maintenance of all schools, This competition is Lotted into 5 Lots.

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 21 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £350,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 5 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lot	Trade	Value
Wythenshawe (PIP,PIP 6th Form, MEA, PNR) 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030 What this lot covers Grounds Maintenance for Wythenshawe (PIP,PIP 6th Form, MEA, PNR)	Grounds maintenance and landscaping	£150,000
Chs, sou, cen, gra 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030 What this lot covers Grounds Maintenance for CHS, SOU, CEN, GRA	Grounds maintenance and landscaping	£50,000
PEA 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030 What this lot covers Grounds Maintenance PEA	Grounds maintenance and landscaping	£50,000
Cam, pro, oho 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030 What this lot covers Grounds Maintenance CAM, PRO, OHO	Grounds maintenance and landscaping	£50,000
Astroturf 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030 What this lot covers Grounds Maintenance Astroturf	Grounds maintenance and landscaping	£50,000

Procurements

Awards

Closes 29Sept
Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction
Closing soon10 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£149kestimated
Closes 30Sept
Kelsall Green Pump Track
Kelsall Parish CouncilNorth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction
Closing soon40 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£75kestimated
Closes 1Oct
Grounds Maintenance Tender
Wanborough Parish CouncilSouth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping
Closing soon46 hours leftSuitable for SMEs
£20kestimated
Closes 1Oct
Old Farm Place Playground Design and Install
Guildford Borough CouncilSouth EastGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction
Closing soon2 days leftSmall contract
Value not stated
Closes 1Oct
Norfolk Park Gym Area Equipment
Sheffield City CouncilUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction
Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£78kestimated

From notice 090000-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.