The Litmus Partnership: Lighthouse Schools Partnership ~ Grounds Maintenance Tender

UK-Bristol: Grounds maintenance services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Lighthouse Schools Partnership
       Gordano School, St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.gordanoschool.org.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: Yes          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Lighthouse Schools Partnership ~ Grounds Maintenance Tender            
      Reference number: Not Provided

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         77314000 - Grounds maintenance services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for the Lighthouse Schools Partnership across all schools which are part of the Multi Academy Trust.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
            
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 1,184,714.28
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
      Not Provided

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKK11 - Bristol, City of
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Bristol, City of
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Thirty schools are with the Lighthouse Schools Partnership currently and these have been split into four hubs (please see below) we are seeking tender submissions on a hub-by-hub basis or for the whole contract (four hubs), however the Lighthouse Schools Partnership reserves the right to award the contract should it be deemed prudent in lots of one, two, three or four hubs.
Please see SQ Document for more information.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      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
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice - this contract has already been awarded.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      A dynamic purchasing system was set up: No

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the 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 OJEU: 2024/S 000-020811
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/05/2025

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 2
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Cornish Garden Services (Bristol) Limited, 08372861
             Unit 3 Bristol Vale Trading Estate, Hartcliffe Way, Bristol, BS3 5RJ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK1
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 960,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 1,184,714.28
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962592722
   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          Lighthouse Schools Partnership
          Gordano School, St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/06/2025

ANNEX A

   I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing   
   1: Contracting Authority
       Gordano School
       St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.gordanoschool.org.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   2: Contracting Authority
       High Down Infant School
       Down Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6DY, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://highdownschools.co.uk/infants/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   3: Contracting Authority
       High Down Junior School
       Down Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 6DY, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://highdownschools.co.uk/juniors/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   4: Contracting Authority
       Portishead Primary School
       Station Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7DB, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.portisheadprimary.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   5: Contracting Authority
       St Mary's CofE Primary School
       Church Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.stmarysyate.org.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   6: Contracting Authority
       St Peter's CE Primary School
       Ellfield Close, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8EF, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.stpeterscofeprimary.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   7: Contracting Authority
       Wraxall C of E Primary
       Bristol Road, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1LB, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.wraxallprimary.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   8: Contracting Authority
       Backwell School
       Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.backwellschool.net/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   9: Contracting Authority
       Backwell CofE Junior School
       Church Lane, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.backwellfederation.co.uk/page/?title=Backwell+C+of+E++Junior+School&pid=6
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   10: Contracting Authority
       Flax Bourton CofE Primary School
       Station Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UA, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.flaxbourton.n-somerset.sch.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   11: Contracting Authority
       Grove Junior School
       Whiteoak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.hannahmoreandgrove.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   12: Contracting Authority
       Hannah More Infant School
       New Kingsley Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LT, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.hannahmoreandgrove.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   13: Contracting Authority
       Northleaze CofE Primary School
       Brook Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9NG, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.northleaze.n-somerset.sch.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   14: Contracting Authority
       West Leigh Infant School
       Westfield Drive, Backwell, BS48 3NG, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.backwellfederation.co.uk/page/?pid=97
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   15: Contracting Authority
       Golden Valley Primary School
       Nailsea Park, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 1BB, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.goldenvalleyschool.co.uk/welcome/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   16: Contracting Authority
       Yatton Infant School
       High Street, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4HJ, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.yattonschools.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   17: Contracting Authority
       Yatton CE Junior School
       High Street, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4HJ, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.yattonschools.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   18: Contracting Authority
       St Andrew's Primary School
       Station Road, Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5DX, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.standrewscongresbury.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   19: Contracting Authority
       Chew Valley School
       Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8QB, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.chewvalleyschool.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   20: Contracting Authority
       Bishop Sutton Primary School
       Wick Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, BS39 5XD, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.bishopsuttonstantondrew.co.uk/page/?pid=6
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   21: Contracting Authority
       East Harptree CofE VC Primary School
       Church Lane, East Harptree, BS40 6BD, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.eastharptreeprimary.org.uk/eastharptree
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   22: Contracting Authority
       Stanton Drew Primary School
       Upper Stanton, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EQ, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.bishopsuttonstantondrew.co.uk/page/?pid=97
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   23: Contracting Authority
       Ubley CofE VC Primary School
       The Street, Ubley, BS40 6PJ, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.ubley.bathnes.sch.uk/ubley?
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   24: Contracting Authority
       Whitchurch Primary School
       22 Bristol Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0PT, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.whitchurchprimary.co.uk/#
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   25: Contracting Authority
       Winford CofE VC Primary School
       Felton Lane, Winford, BS40 8AD, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.winford.n-somerset.sch.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   26: Contracting Authority
       Churchill Academy and Sixth Form
       Churchill Green, Churchill, North Somerset, BS25 5QN, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.churchill-academy.org/
       NUTS Code: UKK12
   
   27: Contracting Authority
       Burrington CofE Primary School
       Frys Lane, Burrington, Bristol, BS40 7AD, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.burringtonprimary.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   28: Contracting Authority
       Churchill CofE Primary School
       Pudding Pie Lane, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5EL, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.churchillprimaryschool.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   29: Contracting Authority
       Blagdon Primary School
       Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7RW, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.blagdonprimaryschool.com/
       NUTS Code: UKK11
   
   30: Contracting Authority
       Wrington CE Primary School
       School Road, Wrington, Bristol, BS40 5NA, United Kingdom
       Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: https://www.wringtoncofeprimary.org/
       NUTS Code: UKK11