Official UK procurement notice
Crofty Education Trust - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services
Authority: Crofty Education Trust (Public body)·On behalf of: PHP LAW LLP
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe contract will be for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice, the Service Specification, and all associated tender documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of appropriately qualified and experienced horticultural personnel to undertake the Service. Contract requirements has been broken down into the following sections:
a. General Service Requirements - General grounds works that are to be undertaken at Trust sites as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5.
b. Other Area Service Requirements - Site specific grounds works that are to be undertaken as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. The tender has been split into Lots, by geographical area.
- No preliminary market engagement: The requirements are not complex or niche and the Contracting Authority already has an understanding of what they want the service to deliver and the market is known.
CPV: Grounds maintenance services
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£542,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Lot 1 consists of the following sites: Godolphin Primary School Marazion School Penpol…AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
Lot 1 consists of the following sites: Godolphin Primary School Marazion School Penpol School. The Contract Value for all Schools is £542000 exclusive of VAT £650400 inclusive of VAT The proposed contract will be for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice, the Service Specification, and all associated tender documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of appropriately qualified and experienced horticultural personnel to undertake the Service. Contract requirements has been broken down into the following sections: a. General Service Requirements – General grounds works that are to be undertaken at Trust sites as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. b. Other Area Service Requirements – Site specific grounds works that are to be undertaken as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. The tender has been split into Lots, by geographical area. The contract start date will be 1st March 2026 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). Schools will join the contract once their current contracts end.
- Economic & financial standing
A financial appraisal will be based upon a credit check a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = [£5m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£10m]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide 3 relevant previous contract examples To constitute a pass, the contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. The contracts must be within the education sector and similar complexity and working on more than one site within the contract.
Lot #2Lot 2 consists of the following sites: Rosemellin Community Primary School Roskear…AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
Lot 2 consists of the following sites: Rosemellin Community Primary School Roskear Primary & Nursery School Weeth Community Primary School The Contract Value for all Schools is £542000 exclusive of VAT £650400 inclusive of VAT The proposed contract will be for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice, the Service Specification, and all associated tender documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of appropriately qualified and experienced horticultural personnel to undertake the Service. Contract requirements has been broken down into the following sections: a. General Service Requirements – General grounds works that are to be undertaken at Trust sites as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. b. Other Area Service Requirements – Site specific grounds works that are to be undertaken as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. The tender has been split into Lots, by geographical area. The contract start date will be 1st March 2026 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). Schools will join the contract once their current contracts end.
- Economic & financial standing
A financial appraisal will be based upon a credit check a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = [£5m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£10m]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide 3 relevant previous contract examples To constitute a pass, the contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. The contracts must be within the education sector and similar complexity and working on more than one site within the contract.
Lot #3Lot 3 consists of the following sites: Garras Community Primary School Halwin School…AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
Lot 3 consists of the following sites: Garras Community Primary School Halwin School Parc Eglos School Porthleven School Sithney Community Primary School Trannack Primary School The Contract Value for all Schools is £542000 exclusive of VAT £650400 inclusive of VAT The proposed contract will be for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice, the Service Specification, and all associated tender documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of appropriately qualified and experienced horticultural personnel to undertake the Service. Contract requirements has been broken down into the following sections: a. General Service Requirements – General grounds works that are to be undertaken at Trust sites as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. b. Other Area Service Requirements – Site specific grounds works that are to be undertaken as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. The tender has been split into Lots, by geographical area. The contract start date will be 1st March 2026 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). Schools will join the contract once their current contracts end.
- Economic & financial standing
A financial appraisal will be based upon a credit check a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = [£5m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£10m]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide 3 relevant previous contract examples To constitute a pass, the contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. The contracts must be within the education sector and similar complexity and working on more than one site within the contract.
Lot #4Lot 4 consists of the following sites: Illogan School Lanner Primary School Pencoys…AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
Lot 4 consists of the following sites: Illogan School Lanner Primary School Pencoys Primary School Pennoweth Primary School The Contract Value for all Schools is £542000 exclusive of VAT £650400 inclusive of VAT Portreath Community Primary School Treloweth Community Primary School The proposed contract will be for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice, the Service Specification, and all associated tender documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of appropriately qualified and experienced horticultural personnel to undertake the Service. Contract requirements has been broken down into the following sections: a. General Service Requirements – General grounds works that are to be undertaken at Trust sites as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. b. Other Area Service Requirements – Site specific grounds works that are to be undertaken as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. The tender has been split into Lots, by geographical area. The contract start date will be 1st March 2026 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). Schools will join the contract once their current contracts end.
- Economic & financial standing
A financial appraisal will be based upon a credit check a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = [£5m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£10m]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide 3 relevant previous contract examples To constitute a pass, the contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. The contracts must be within the education sector and similar complexity and working on more than one site within the contract.
Lot #5Lot 5 consists of: All Schools - List of Schools in the tender documentsAwardedRenewalPublished value£542,000
Lot 5 consists of: All Schools - List of Schools in the tender documents. The proposed contract will be for the provision of grounds maintenance services. The Trust requires the Contractor to deliver the Service in full compliance with horticultural best practice, the Service Specification, and all associated tender documentation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of appropriately qualified and experienced horticultural personnel to undertake the Service. Contract requirements has been broken down into the following sections: a. General Service Requirements – General grounds works that are to be undertaken at Trust sites as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. b. Other Area Service Requirements – Site specific grounds works that are to be undertaken as indicated in the Core Specification in Document 5. The tender has been split into Lots, by geographical area. The contract start date will be 1st March 2026 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). Schools will join the contract once their current contracts end.
- Economic & financial standing
A financial appraisal will be based upon a credit check a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = [£5m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£10m]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide 3 relevant previous contract examples To constitute a pass, the contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. The contracts must be within the education sector and similar complexity and working on more than one site within the contract.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (7)
- Proposed Solution: 17.5%
- Staff Delivery Team: 5%
- Contract Management: 17.5%
- Service Quality Monitoring: 10%
- Contract Mobilisation & Risk Management: 5%
- Price: 40%
- Sustainability: 5%
Published award criteria (7)
- Proposed Solution
- Staff Delivery Team
- Contract Management
- Service Quality Monitoring
- Contract Mobilisation & Risk Management
- Sustainability
- Price
- Economic & financial standing
A financial appraisal will be based upon a credit check a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = [£5m] b. Public Liability Insurance = [£10m]
- Technical & professional ability
Provide 3 relevant previous contract examples To constitute a pass, the contract examples provided shall be relevant to the requirement, with a sufficient level of detail that provides confidence in the Tenderer’s established past experience in similar and relevant projects/contracts. The contracts must be within the education sector and similar complexity and working on more than one site within the contract.
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Nov 2025, 20:58 GMT
- Last source update
- 19 Mar 2026, 14:45 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
CMAT01.05- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-070642- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d962Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
Invoices are to be submitted in arrears in a format agreed by the Trust. The Provider must ensure that invoices are raised without delay. Payments will be made by BACS. Invoices shall be supported by detailed electronic information in a format as agreed with the Trust. Completed timesheets shall be submitted electronically (either by the Supply Agency Worker or the Provider) to the Trust for authorisation. The Provider shall only process timesheets that have been authorised by the Trust.
- Risks
Staffing shortages or high turnover can disrupt scheduled maintenance. Weather-related delays (e.g. rain, frost) can impact grass cutting, weed control, and sports field preparation. Inadequate mobilisation at contract start can leave sites below standard, affecting perception and safety. Failure to meet health and safety standards, including DBS checks and insurance documentation, can lead to contract breaches Contractors may fail to meet obligations, commit material breaches, or face financial instability. Lack of site-specific knowledge or failure to adapt to school needs (e.g. invasive plant control, sports day prep) can reduce effectiveness Poor communication between contractor and trust can lead to missed expectations, especially around visit scheduling and reporting. Lack of clear escalation protocols for issues or complaints can delay resolution
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 7 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 17 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
3 Nov 2025 → 19 Mar 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published351 days ago3 Nov 2025, 20:58 GMT
- Clarification questions by307 days ago17 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline286 days ago7 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by274 days ago19 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent264 days ago30 Jan 2026
- Standstill ends252 days ago10 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts234 days ago1 Mar 2026
- Latest notice published215 days ago19 Mar 2026, 14:45 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Nov 2025- Tender notice published3 Nov 2025, 20:58 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published30 Jan 2026, 10:36 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete30 Jan 2026, 10:36 GMT
- Buyer details updated30 Jan 2026, 10:36 GMT
- Contract signature expected13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published19 Mar 2026, 14:45 GMTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 5 · Lot 5 consists of: All Schools - List of Schools in the tender documents1 award | |||
| GREENS (CORNWALL) LIMITEDSME1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2029 · up to 28 Feb 2031Extensions: Possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contractor shall note the following specific contract modifications relevant to this procurement: a. New Schools may join the Trust during the term of the contract; therefore, a contract variation may be required. A pricing assessment will be completed and agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust for each new school in such instances. b. The quantities requiring maintenance may be amended during the course of the contract, either additions or subtractions, and reasonable adjustments made to the payments as agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust. c. Additional activities to existing items may be required of the Tenderer which an additional payment will be agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust. | £542,000 | 29 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Across several lots1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 29 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Crofty Education Trust - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services · GREENS (CORNWALL) LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 18 Mar 2026
- Value
- £542,000
- Period
- 18 Mar 2026 – 17 Mar 2029 · up to 17 Mar 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1)
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contractor shall note the following specific contract modifications relevant to this procurement: a. New Schools may join the Trust during the term of the contract; therefore, a contract variation may be required. A pricing assessment will be completed and agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust for each new school in such instances. b. The quantities requiring maintenance may be amended during the course of the contract, either additions or subtractions, and reasonable adjustments made to the payments as agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust. c. Additional activities to existing items may be required of the Tenderer which an additional payment will be agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust.
16 agreed KPIs: Additional work over the fixed Agreement costs is valued for money, assessed through benchmarking · All Agreement review meetings to be attended quarterly · Communication staff at each Site who are responsible for grounds maintenance are regularly communicated with and kept up-to-date …
- Additional work over the fixed Agreement costs is valued for money, assessed through benchmarking, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- All Agreement review meetings to be attended quarterly, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Communication staff at each Site who are responsible for grounds maintenance are regularly communicated with and kept up-to-date, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Compliance with safe working practices and the Customer code of conduct, including DBS, with relevant documentation shared with the Customer, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- High-priority issues or complaints (including Health and safety or safeguarding matters by the next Business Day, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Individual Site feedback received in the agreed timeframe, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Information (including attendance notes, Site images, scheduling and completed works) is accessible by the Customer through a shared area or portal and is kept up to date, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Low-priority issues or complaints resolved by the next Site visit, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Medium priority issues or complaints resolved within two (2) Business Days, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Out-of-scope emergency works agreed with the Customer and quoted and invoiced, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Response to general calls and e-mail messages within two (2) Business Days of receipt, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Schedule of Works for all Sites drafted and shared with the Customer:, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- Site inspection visits completed within the agreed timeframe, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- The Supplier attends the Site on the agreed day, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- The Supplier's staff are on Site at the agreed times with consideration given to the timings of the school day, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
- The Supplier attends the Site on the agreed day, (Success criteria of 90%), measured across the trust fleet covering each quarter in relation to overall performance.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 · Lot 5 consists of: All Schools - List of Schools in the tender documents | 7final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- PHP LAW LLPProcess contact pointProcuring entityProcurement Consultant
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- GREENS (CORNWALL) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender