Award

Countryside Services Framework

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2024 at 14:43

Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has recently awarded a contract under the Countryside Services Framework, valued at £8,000,000. This framework is aimed at providing a variety of countryside services, including grounds maintenance on public highway verges, public rights of way, and other countryside sites in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, has progressed to the award stage, with Bioregional Forestry Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract period is set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services. The framework's inclusivity towards SMEs and VCSEs can be particularly appealing for smaller and community-focused enterprises. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their service offerings and build a solid portfolio through long-term engagements with a reputable public sector organisation like Surrey County Council. The scope covering public infrastructure ensures steady demand and visibility for participating companies.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-495c67f4-6cff-464f-889e-e3a082d1f11d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8f5033-5b19-468f-93d9-91730dff6957
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carolina.blanco@surrey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BIOREGIONAL FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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