---
title: "GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513.json)

## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cf7ff5-1e16-470a-9a7b-74ce54847dd5 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £980,916 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BATSON GROUNDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cf7ff5-1e16-470a-9a7b-74ce54847dd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15cf7ff5-1e16-470a-9a7b-74ce54847dd5
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea0a42d3-8b42-4362-84ca-4a5896b88513.json.