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Dissington Hedge Contract

THE CROWN ESTATE

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01 May 2025 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, based in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Dissington Hedge Contract" in the industry category of planting and maintenance services of green areas. This contract was valued at £66,715 and followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold, indicating a more streamlined, targeted approach. The procurement process concluded with an award on 26 February 2025 to Thirlwell Forestry Limited, an SME located in Gateshead, England. The contract period spanned from 1 March 2025 to 30 May 2025, with all contracting activities conducted within the United Kingdom.

This tender presented opportunities tailored for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Thirlwell Forestry Limited, facilitating smaller businesses to engage in public procurement without necessarily being priced out by larger competitors. Businesses specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and maintenance services are ideally positioned to thrive under such contracts. The suitability criterion explicitly supports SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for similar businesses seeking to expand their portfolios through government contracts, thereby enhancing their growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dissington Hedge Contract

Notice Description

Dissington Hedge Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6452103-74cc-41c1-b5b1-9e777e76bce4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a8378b-ec00-4082-a0da-5f425a3e7c4f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRLWELL FORESTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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