Tender

Tree & Woodland Strategy/Policy

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Apr 2022 at 21:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for a Tree and Woodland Strategy/Policy, with the tender ID IT-230-6004-TBW026. This opportunity falls within the forestry management services category, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, specifically using an open procedure below the threshold. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 15:00 on 14 April 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 27 April 2022 and will conclude on 1 June 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in arboricultural consultancy and urban forestry policy development. Companies with experience working alongside local authorities on tree management strategies, climate change initiatives, and sustainable planting programmes will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will play a critical role in developing policies aligned with environmental initiatives and urban planning, making this a significant contract for growth in the public sector services related to forestry management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree & Woodland Strategy/Policy

Notice Description

Tree & Woodland Strategy/Policy Sandwell MBC is seeking to engage an experienced and qualified Arboricultural Consultant/Consultancy to develop a Tree and Woodland Strategy and Policy for Sandwell. The successful supplier will: o Review and develop specific tree policies related to planning, housing, highways, and parks. o Develop specific tree strategies (risk, cyclical proactive management, reactive management, emergency works, linking with our climate change action plan) o Develop a management standards document and approach for the various aspects of delivery o Scope the actions required to develop an Urban Forestry Master Plan and supporting documents o Scope the delivery of a sustainable tree planting programme, aligned with SMBC goals and Climate Change Action Plan goals The successful supplier will have experience of working with Local Authorities and public sector organisations on tree and urban forestry policy, planning and approaches, as well as best practice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation, you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 14 April 2022 at 15:00hrs Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee95e54-616e-41c8-91c2-4d0f427358ad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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