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Grounds Maintenance

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a major education provider within the Newcastle and Hexham Diocese Trust, has completed the procurement process for Grounds Maintenance services. The contract, valued at £182,180.80, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. This service, classified under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, is aimed at maintaining the grounds across 48 schools in the diocese. The contract was awarded to Grounds Maintenance Specialists Limited through a restricted procurement method, with the award finalised on 31st March 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) eligible for such contracts. Organisations specialising in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and related services within the Sunderland region or those capable of extending services to this locale would find this agreement beneficial. The focus on sustainability and ethical supply chains further highlights the value in aligning business practices with contemporary market demands, appealing to enterprises that prioritise such values.

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Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

1. BACKGROUND 1.1 This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) to procure Grounds Maintenance for 2 years with two 1-year extension periods via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 1.2 The aim of BWCET is to provide outstanding education for all students attending schools within the Trust. BWCET is a fundamental part of the Newcastle and Hexham Diocese Trust model, which has expanded to a total of 48 schools covering the west of the Diocesan region. It includes 5 secondary schools, 41 primary schools, 1 first school and 1 middle school with student ages ranging from 3-19 years old. 2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c4ab71-96b5-4a3c-b861-253a3bfd42c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,180 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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