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The Provision of Tree Works at Stafford Castle

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2024 at 09:16

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2023 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Tree Works at Stafford Castle" to Acorn Environmental Management Group. The contract is valued at £180,000 GBP and entails services related to tree-clearing, tree-cutting, and tree-maintenance. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st December 2024. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for 22nd December 2023. The buying organisation, Staffordshire County Council, located at Riverside, Civic Centre, Stafford, England, sought tenders for tree works in the West Midlands region.

This opportunity to provide tree services at Stafford Castle presents a chance for businesses in the arboriculture and landscaping industry to expand their operations. Companies specializing in tree maintenance, cutting, and clearing services, particularly those based in or able to operate in the West Midlands, would find this tender suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector are well-placed to compete for this contract as it caters to the maintenance and improvement of the tree stock at the historic site, offering a niche yet significant business opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Tree Works at Stafford Castle

Notice Description

Stafford Borough Council is seeking tenders to carry out works at Stafford Castle approximately 2 miles outside of the town of Stafford. The site itself is 26 acres and consists of the Keep, inner bailey, outer bailey, herb garden and woodland. A visitor Centre houses hands on armour, arms, and costumes. Stafford Borough Council lease land surrounding Stafford Castle from Lord Stafford which includes responsibility for the tree stock. Whilst the site is operated by Stafford Borough Council's Culture and Leisure Provider, Freedom Leisure, the Council retained responsibility for the tree stock. Originally there were only trees lining the main driveway, which were subsequently removed, then, in the mid 1950's, extensive tree planting took place generally in grouped species. There are now approximately 5,500 mixed broadleaf and softwood species specifically beech, ash and sycamore trees on the site covering an area of approximately 133,300 m2 (13.3 Ha). Unfortunately no management plan has ever been implemented on the site, so the trees have never been thinned out to ensure healthy specimens and so the condition of the tree stock is generally poor. Please review the full Specification for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0950127f-2838-46c1-93b1-7123ce433e74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70d695a-2639-48a6-bfef-5e4a440e009c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACORN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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