Award

Countryside Services Framework

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Aug 2024 at 11:06

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded a framework contract titled "Countryside Services Framework" to J A Fox trees. This contract encompasses various countryside services aimed at supporting the Environment, Transport, and Infrastructure directorate, including highways. The services will be rendered on public highway verges, public rights of way, and other countryside sites in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process commenced with an open procedure and has undergone the tender stage, now reaching the award stage as of 5th August 2024. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2024 and an end date of 31st March 2028. Valued at £6,000,000 GBP, this contract provides notable opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in grounds maintenance services. With a focus on public highway verges and countryside sites, companies specialising in environmental services, landscaping, and infrastructure support will find this contract advantageous. The framework is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The inclusive suitability criteria encourage diverse business participation, fostering competition and innovation in the industry. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in a high-profile, long-term contract with a prominent local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Countryside Services Framework

Notice Description

Framework contract to provide a number of Countryside Services across a broad range of activities to support the Environment, Transport and Infrastructure directorate which also include Highways. These services are on public Highway verges, public rights of way and other countryside sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18ee59cc-13ae-46b1-a9c2-0281e0f97e2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5213303-6d16-4196-8ba1-5df001589158
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J A FOX TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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