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HDC - Arboricultural Services - AWARD

HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Horsham District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Arboricultural Services, which includes tree inspections, tree maintenance, and woodland works. The contract, valued at £2,200,000, is awarded to Connick Tree Services Limited. Commencing on 1st April 2025, the contract runs until 31st March 2030, with the option to extend for a further five years depending on performance. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services will be delivered across the South East of the United Kingdom, primarily centred around RH12 1RL in West Sussex. The tender stage has concluded, and the contract is in the award stage with key deadlines met on 6th December 2024 for bid submission, and 25th February 2025 for the award announcement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and forestry services. The contract's extended duration and potential for further extensions provide a stable revenue stream for firms capable of delivering high-quality, sustainable services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the Council's emphasis on cost-effectiveness and high standards of service delivery. Businesses focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction will find this tender aligns with their capabilities and strategic goals, offering a chance to partner with a forward-thinking local government authority. The award process indicates a preference for professional standards and value for money, making it ideal for businesses with robust service delivery mechanisms and a commitment to operational excellence.

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Notice Title

HDC - Arboricultural Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Horsham District Council (the Council) invites tenders for the provision of Arboricultural Services as set out in these documents. This tender is made up of three lots: tree inspections, tree maintenance and woodland works. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 1st April 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contracts will be awarded for a period of 5 years until 31st March 2030, with an option to extend for a further 12 month or more periods up to a maximum of 5 years subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Council is procuring these contracts following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding three contracts, one for the provision of the services detailed for each of the Lots. Information on the Service Lots are contained in the Specifications. Each Lot has its own Specification, so Bidders need to consider each carefully before deciding to bid on one or more of the Lots. The Council is seeking to contract with one or more organisations that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor(s) will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the contract. The Contractor(s) also need to consider sustainability and carbon reduction measures during the life of the contract and will work with the Council to achieve these. The Information for Bidders document contains the information and instructions that Bidders need to ensure that a compliant and completed tender is submitted. Please read the Information for Bidders document carefully as failure to comply with any instructions may result in the rejection or disqualification of your tender from this tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99cb3c34-e6b3-46e2-95ff-7fdd5b0f1609
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99585cb2-8246-4028-8577-d72edcffb2ec
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacob Hughes (HDC)
Contact Email
jacob.hughes@horsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01293 438000

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH12 1RL
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)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
Denne
Westminster Constituency
Horsham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNICK TREE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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