Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
12 June 2026
Published
5 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
TSAT - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. TSAT - Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services. Published Notice: FTS PA 23 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0691e7 Published 5 May 2026, 10:26pm
AI Analysis
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TSAT (likely a school trust or educational organisation) is looking for a grounds maintenance contractor to look after their outdoor spaces — think grass cutting, hedge trimming, pathway upkeep, and general site tidiness. This is an ongoing service contract, not a one-off job.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for insurance requirements, health & safety qualifications, equipment specifications, and service level standards.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Regular grass cutting and lawn maintenance across school grounds
- Hedge and shrub trimming and pruning
- Pathway and driveway cleaning and maintenance
- Leaf and debris removal
- Grounds inspection and reporting
- Seasonal grounds care (winter gritting, spring planting preparation, autumn clearance)
How to Read This Tender
- 1TSAT stands for a Trust or multi-site education operator — they may have multiple sites, so clarify upfront exactly how many locations and total area you'd be maintaining.
- 2Look for the schedule of works in the full tender: this will list exact frequencies (e.g. 'grass cut weekly April–October, fortnightly November–March') and specific tasks — bid your costs against this, not guesses.
- 3Check whether they want one contractor for all sites or are open to subcontracting; some trusts prefer single points of contact.
- 4Read the service level agreement (SLA) carefully — response times for emergency work (fallen trees, flooding) and quality standards (grass height, weed control) will affect your costs and insurance needs.
- 5Public sector contracts often include social value scoring — check if they award points for local employment, training, or environmental initiatives; this can boost a small business bid.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Grounds maintenance is labour-intensive; price carefully against your actual team costs and seasonal variation — underbidding here is a common trap.
- If TSAT has multiple sites spread geographically, consider partnering with a local competitor as a subcontractor rather than overstretching; trusts often prefer reliable delivery over lowest price.
- Highlight any environmental or community credentials (e.g. wildlife-friendly practices, local apprenticeships, recycling of green waste) — public sector buyers increasingly score these in evaluation.
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Key Dates
Published
5 May 2026
Submission deadline
12 June 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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