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title: "Grounds Maintenance"
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# Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de3b3b9e-bc88-4e3f-831f-02d2303ba3d6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd90a26-92d2-4ade-aa96-6c1f2929d20c |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,472 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | C G ROBINSON & SONS; CUTTING EDGE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## 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 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd90a26-92d2-4ade-aa96-6c1f2929d20c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd90a26-92d2-4ade-aa96-6c1f2929d20c
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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