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INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD: Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender

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Notice Summary
Title: Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure
Short Description: Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust to not only raise the bar but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed. The Trust are seeking Grounds Maintenance service providers to tender for the provision of all grounds maintenance services presently delivered within all Schools, which currently includes maintenance of grassed areas, sports pitch marking and maintenance of shrub and plant borders. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. It is not considered that TUPE regulations will apply to this contract.
Published: 18/12/2025 09:06
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UK4: Tender notice Published 18/12/2025

Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Penrose Learning Trust


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PWVN-4882-WHDW


Address:


East Bergholt High School, Heath Road, East Bergholt
Colchester
CO7 6RJ
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

operations@invictuspartnership.com


Telephone:

+442081332224


Website:

https://www.penroselearningtrust.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Competitive flexible procedure


Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided


Competitive flexible procedure description:

This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage.



Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No


Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Penrose Learning Trust - Grounds Maintenance Services Tender


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners.

Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust to not only raise the bar but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed.

The Trust are seeking Grounds Maintenance service providers to tender for the provision of all grounds maintenance services presently delivered within all Schools, which currently includes maintenance of grassed areas, sports pitch marking and maintenance of shrub and plant borders.

The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026.

Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender.

It is not considered that TUPE regulations will apply to this contract.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Grounds-maintenance-services./Y3M8AR8GPH

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://invictus-inport.com/respond/Y3M8AR8GPH





Total value (estimated):


GBP 268,950 excluding VAT

GBP 268,950 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029


CPV classifications:


77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

31/07/2031


Delivery regions:


UKH - EAST OF ENGLAND



Award criteria:


Name: Financial Response / Weighting: 15

Name: Operational Response / Weighting: 85







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

16/01/2026 Time: 12:00


Deadline for requests to participate:

16/01/2026 Time: 12:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://invictus-inport.com/respond/Y3M8AR8GPH


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

01/06/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Yes


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations




Contracting authority:

Invictus Partnership Limited


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGGP-8622-HHRX


Address:


71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

operations@invictuspartnership.com


Telephone:

+442081332224


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

Procurement Consultancy


Devolved regulations that apply:

None