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15 Oct 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Havering Council Christmas Tree and Tree Services" was undertaken by the London Borough of Havering, based in Romford, England. This contract, with an estimated value of £35,114, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves, as per the CPV classification 42131300. The process was initiated through a direct procurement method facilitated by a single tender action below the threshold. The tender stage concluded on 1st September 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st October 2025 to 9th January 2026. The award was made active on the same day as the contract period commencement, with details published on 15th October 2025.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in festive goods and services, particularly those capable of delivering quality products like Christmas trees. The procurement method indicates suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). 4thd Christmas Services Limited, recognised as an SME with VCSE credentials, successfully secured the contract, exemplifying the potential for similar businesses to benefit. Companies with expertise in seasonal décor and a robust supply chain capable of meeting municipal needs promptly would find such projects highly lucrative.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Havering Council Christmas Tree and Tree Services

Notice Description

Havering Council Christmas Tree and Tree Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4682632-562d-4d38-95da-aa3c5b907687
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3004c5e7-30c6-4386-81dd-3b144f010841
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42131300 - Christmas trees and other assemblies of valves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Havering
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4THD CHRISTMAS SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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