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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services has been completed by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, focusing on supplying services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process involves a contract valued at £980,916.6, covering essential grounds maintenance for all schools under the trust. It is classified under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The contract, initiated as a Further Competition (FC) via an Ethical and Sustainable Supply Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), commenced on 1st April 2026 and extends until 31st March 2031, following a tender period that ended on 8th December 2025.

The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Batson Groundcare Ltd, the selected supplier. The procurement method prioritises ethically sourced goods and services, emphasising sustainability and delivering social value within local communities. Businesses specialising in grounds maintenance with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility stand to benefit significantly from engaging in such contractual opportunities. This tender highlights the growing importance of alignment with ethical standards to enhance community relations and organisational growth.

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Notice Title

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Notice Description

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Advance Learning Partnership to procure Grounds Maintenance Service for all Schools. The contract period tendered will be for 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12-month optional extension periods) via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cf7ff5-1e16-470a-9a7b-74ce54847dd5
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - A DPS for sustainable and ethically sourced goods and services, delivering social value in local communities
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£980,916 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£980,916 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATSON GROUNDCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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