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title: "Grounds Maintenance"
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buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-900f24f6-934a-4cb2-af2b-168e51618650

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c4ab71-96b5-4a3c-b861-253a3bfd42c1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,180 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c4ab71-96b5-4a3c-b861-253a3bfd42c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c4ab71-96b5-4a3c-b861-253a3bfd42c1
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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