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Contract Award Notice

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

  • First published: 19 May 2025
  • Last modified: 19 May 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04864f
Published by:
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust
Authority ID:
AA78090
Publication date:
19 May 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes Simmons Way

Okehampton, Devon

EX20 1PY

UK

Contact person: Sharon Perkins

Telephone: +44 1409259613

E-mail: sperkins@dmatschools.org.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.mytenders.co.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

77314000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 1 004 355.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Okehampton college, Okehampton primary, St James primary & The Promise School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes

Simmons Way

Okehampton

Devon EX20 1PY

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Tavistock College

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes

Simmons Way

Okehampton

Devon EX20 1PY

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Holsworthy College

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes

Simmons Way

Okehampton

Devon EX20 1PY

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Black Torrington primary, Bridgerule primary, Bradford primary and Highampton primary

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes

Simmons Way

Okehampton

Devon EX20 1PY

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Northlew and Ashbury primary, Boasley Cross primary, Bridestowe primary and Lydford primary

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes

Simmons Way

Okehampton

Devon EX20 1PY

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Exbourne primary, North Tawton primary, South Tawton primary and Chagford primary

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes

Simmons Way

Okehampton

Devon EX20 1PY

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

All Schools in Lots 1-6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77314000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK4


Main site or place of performance:

All Schools in Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Grounds Maintenance Services to the Trust.

The successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the grounds maintenance service with the Trust. In addition, the Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Contract will include the purchase of equipment to support the delivery of the grounds maintenance service.

Contractors shall refer to the Service Specification for the different areas of grounds maintenance to be delivered on this contract.

The Service Specification is divided as follows:

a. Generic Service Requirements

b. Additional Service Requirements

Site specific requirements are provided in Appendix A.

Contractors shall note that specific timings and frequencies of activities are given in Document 5. Tender Response – Pricing Assessment.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price / Weighting:  40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2024/S 000-023942

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Okehampton college, Okehampton primary, St James primary & The Promise School

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Tavistock College

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Holsworthy College

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Black Torrington primary, Bridgerule primary, Bradford primary and Highampton primary

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Northlew and Ashbury primary, Boasley Cross primary, Bridestowe primary and Lydford primary

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Exbourne primary, North Tawton primary, South Tawton primary and Chagford primary

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: All Schools in Lots 1-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/12/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Ltd

Neighbourly Training Centre, Building 4, Brackley Campus, Buckingham Road

Brackley

NN13 7EL

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 1 003 871.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

(MT Ref:233398)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Wardhayes Simmons Way

Okehampton, Devon

EX20 1PY

UK

Telephone: +44 1409259613

E-mail: sperkins@dmatschools.org.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: https://dartmoormat.org.uk/

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

UK

Telephone: +44 3450103503

E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

UK

Telephone: +44 3450103503

E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

15/05/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
77314000 Grounds maintenance services Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
sperkins@dmatschools.org.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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