Award

Grounds Maintenance

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 11:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Grounds Maintenance" and managed by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, has been concluded. This process falls under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services, specifically within the grounds maintenance sector. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive but limited bidding set. The contract, valued at £264,472, will commence on 1st February 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2028, with work being carried out in Sunderland, TS4 3JP. The tendering period ended on 25th October 2024.

This award creates substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs such as those in horticultural and grounds maintenance sectors looking to expand their portfolio through public sector contracts. Suppliers who can align with ethical and sustainable supply chains are particularly well-suited for such tenders, given the nature of this procurement which was organised via a Further Competition (FC) under the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. Furthermore, the potential to extend the contract until 31st August 2029 offers sustained business growth and deeper client relationships for the awarded suppliers, C G Robinson & Sons Ltd and Cutting Edge Grounds Maintenance Ltd, positioning them advantageously within the competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

2. SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION 2.1. Background This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust to procure Grounds Maintenance for 01st December 2024 for 3 years, with an option to extend up to 31st August 2029 to align to academic year. via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 2.2. Objective 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 Tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd90a26-92d2-4ade-aa96-6c1f2929d20c
Current Stage
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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
£264,472 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,472 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
2
Supplier Names

C G ROBINSON & SONS

CUTTING EDGE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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