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CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves Central Bedfordshire Council, the buying organisation, having appointed The Greensand Trust for the "CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service". This procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on community action programmes, grounds maintenance, and forestry management services in the East of England. The process was initiated through a tender method classified as "Other" and has reached the award stage, with the tender deemed complete. The contract period is set from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, and the award was made active on 5th January 2026.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in community service programmes or specialising in environmental management and maintenance to enhance their capabilities. While the contract was awarded to The Greensand Trust, other businesses with expertise in similar fields can look for potential sub-contracting opportunities or collaborate with The Greensand Trust. Companies seeking to grow in public sector projects, particularly those focusing on environmental and rural services, would find this tender relevant to their interests. Such opportunities can lead to further engagements with councils and public entities, paving the way for sustained business growth and partnerships.

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Notice Title

CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed The Greensands Trust to carry out CBC-1720-T-AS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7663c99-29b1-4e3f-84ef-8b210d354c70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c308fec-653b-41d9-98de-888312521a3e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

77231000 - Forestry management services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GREENSAND TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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