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Framework for Horticultural Training

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2020 at 17:05

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2020 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking to establish a Framework for Horticultural Training through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £80,000, will focus on providing City and Guilds NPTC accredited training and assessment services across various horticultural skills. The tender period concluded on 26 February 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 April 2020 and running until 31 March 2022. The procurement falls under the adult and other education services category, specifically oriented towards training services, and delivery will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural training and education. Companies that are skilled in offering accredited training programmes, particularly for chainsaw operations, tree climbing, and pesticide use, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can contribute unique offerings and potentially enhance the service provision within this sector, fostering business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Horticultural Training

Notice Description

This contract is for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Horticultural Training to City and Guilds NPTC accredited training and assessment. Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a Framework of Providers to provide Horticultural City and Guilds NPTC accredited training and assessment on an as and when required basis as follows:- Lot 1 * Chainsaw Maintenance & Tree Felling CS30/31 * Advanced Tree Felling CS32 Lot 2 * Basic Tree Climbing including how to climb trees and perform aerial tree rescue CS38 * Operate the Chainsaw from a Rope with Harness CS39 * Advanced Pruning and dismantling CS40/41 Lot 3 * Use of a Chainsaw from Mobile Elevated Work Platforms CS47 Lot 4 * Pole Pruning CS48 Lot 5 * Techniques for dealing with damaged trees CS50 Lot 6 * Woodchipper Lot 7 * Safe use of Pesticide & Hand Held applications PA1/PA6 * Use of Pesticides adjacent to Water PA6AW * Use of Pesticide plugs PA6PP ****************************** Please access the NEPO portal and download this tender via reference DN456801. If you have any queries setting your Organisation up on the system, please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352. For guidance on how to submit your responses through the NEPO Portal, please visit the NEPO website training section at https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn to access the Navigating the Portal suite of videos. These also include useful information on how to manage your online ProContract account. NEPO have also done some youtube video helps https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn and providers can also search youtube with "navigating the NEPO portal"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c191bf-c88b-4351-96e3-2cbcf8e92b53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

ROBERT CAMPBELL SINCLAIR T/AS NORTH EASTERN TREE

ROSS HALEY TRAINING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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