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Tree Maintenance

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2025 at 14:49

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30 Jan 2025 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Lancashire Borough Council for a tree maintenance service titled "Tree Maintenance" under the industry category of forestry and logging products, including forestry and horticultural services. The contract addresses arboricultural works with a focus on efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and value for money. The affected regions span across England, specifically targeting areas in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. This procurement, completed through an open procedure, saw key stages including the tender period ending on 5 May 2023, and the contract period beginning from 23 May 2023 and ending on 31 March 2026, with an overall contract value of £300,000 GBP and specific award amounts to Ribble Ltd of £78,795 and £26,265 on separate awards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in arboricultural and horticultural services, fitting businesses that specialise in forestry services and wish to contribute to public sector efficiency and environmental stewardship. Companies capable of providing innovative, cost-effective solutions in these areas would find this contract particularly suitable, given the scope and regional diversity. By winning projects like these, businesses can enhance their portfolios, gain stable revenue streams, and establish stronger roles within the public service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Maintenance

Notice Description

Service to undertake arboricultural work upon the trees within the Council's responsibility, working to improve efficiencies, minimise environmental impacts, and provide value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bc7cfdc-7642-434f-8216-09016062cc73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4602e6b5-7617-4c9d-94bc-8abeb48c8419
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

77200000 - Forestry services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIBBLE

Further Information

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