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Provision of Tree Stock for the Council's Free Tree Scheme

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2021 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Tree Stock for the Council's Free Tree Scheme" in the agricultural and forestry industry. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender period ended on 11th January 2021, and the contract is active from 16th February 2021 until 30th April 2022. The project involves the supply of 800 trees for local planting services across England, responding to a previous lack of bids due to availability issues.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in tree nurseries and related horticultural services. Businesses within the forestry sector should consider engaging with this contract as it signifies a strong demand for tree supply, especially for popular species like oak, beech, and lime. Companies capable of providing a vast range of tree stock in varied sizes will be positioned favourably to compete. The contract's value could enhance suppliers' portfolios and contribute positively to their growth strategies in sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tree Stock for the Council's Free Tree Scheme

Notice Description

Put out to tender 12 Dec 2020 to 11 Jan 2021, however, no bids received for this requirement. This is due to a lack of availability &/or other commitments. For example, one supplier refused to bid on opportunities advertised via portals due to resource/staffing & also having commitment to large contracts, e.g. HS2. Another supplier was only interested in supplying larger trees. Supply of 800 trees is required for the Council's free tree scheme which operates each planting season (Oct-Feb). Although no tender was received for Lot 1, local suppliers (Coles and Crowders) still have sufficient stock of individual species to supply the required 800 trees for this season at an estimated PS20k. In addition and in response to the lack of interest in the procurement exercise, it may be prudent to reserve an additional 1,000 trees to ensure a supply of the most popular species (oak,beech,lime) for 2021/22 at an estimated PS25k.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862a7f43-cf15-4108-ade5-fb48ce3c2a0e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CROWDERS NURSERIES

JAMES COLES & SONS (NURSERIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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