Award

Tree Management Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has concluded a procurement process for 'Tree Management Services,' aiming to deliver a sophisticated tree management solution with associated software and support to Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council. The process, categorised under tree-maintenance services within the industry, culminated in the award stage on 5th December 2025. This procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for the services spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029, focusing on the West Midlands region in England, with a contract value totalling £213,600.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs due to its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in IT solutions and systems for local government operations could benefit from engaging in this and similar opportunities, particularly those experienced in delivering software and support services for environmental management. The awarded contract to RA Information Systems exemplifies a successful bid for an SME in this sector, underscoring potential for other similar-sized enterprises to leverage their expertise in public sector solutions to gain substantial market presence.

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Notice Title

Tree Management Services

Notice Description

Delivery of a hosted tree management solution with associated software and support to Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council (procurement exercise managed by Staffordshire County Council).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6f70792-b1dd-4890-92fd-9f46bba348fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a196126c-e7c4-4e00-ba02-a81ee38a1d49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Tapsell
Contact Email
john.tapsell@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785854657

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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