Award

Horticulture Training

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jul 2024 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the delivery of initial and refresher Horticultural training services. The procurement process commenced with the tender titled "Horticulture Training" under the education and training services category. The contract, valued at £57,230 GBP, was awarded to North Eastern Tree Company. The tender had a closing date for submissions on April 20, 2024, and the contract period spans from April 22, 2024, to March 31, 2028, creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in England.

This tender by Durham County Council for Horticulture Training presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with public procurement. Companies specialised in providing City & Guilds accredited training and assessment for horticultural activities would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £57,230 GBP, this procurement process signifies a commitment to quality training delivery and growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horticulture Training

Notice Description

1.1 The Council is looking to set up a framework of providers for the delivery of initial and refresher Horticultural City & Guilds/NPTC accredited training and assessment as follows: Lot 1 * City & Guilds Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting & Tree Felling up to 380mm (CS30/31) * City & Guilds Level 3 Felling & Processing Medium Trees up to 760mm (CS32). Lot 2 * City & Guilds Level 2 Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue Operations and Aerial Cutting/Free fall Techniques (CS38/39) * City & Guilds Level 3 Aerial Tree Pruning & Aerial Tree Rigging (CS40/41) Lot 3 * City & Guilds Level 3 Use of a Chainsaw from Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) (CS47) Lot 4 * City & Guilds Level 2 Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operations (CS48) Lot 5 * City & Guilds Level 3 Emergency Treework Operations (CS50) Lot 6 * City & Guilds Level 2 Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ac8f59-b3d1-4337-9129-d5bc8be406b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Mcdonald
Contact Email
lisa.mcdonald@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EASTERN TREE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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