Scope
Description
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 £20,000 - £50,000 per annum.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Lee Jones
Droylsden Academy,
Manor road,
Droylsden.
M43 6QD
Please submit your documents in a plain A4 envelope.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Doc 001 sports field maintenance.pdf
Doc 002 letter of assurance.pdf
2026 grounds maintenance specification document.pdf
Contracting authority
TAME RIVER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGP-5393-TCGN
Droylsden Academy Manor Road
Manchester
M43 6QD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lee Jones
Email: ljones@droylsdenacademy.com
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government