Tender

CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider for its Countryside Ranger Service, covering over 1000 hectares of countryside open space. This tender falls under the community action programme, grounds maintenance, and forestry management services industry categories. The council is in the tender stage, with questions due by 21st February 2025 and quotations due by 3rd March 2025 at 09:00. The contract will run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The service covers areas in the East of England, specifically Shefford (SG17 5TQ).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in grounds maintenance, environmental management, and community conservation services. The open procurement method favours businesses capable of managing extensive countryside spaces and engaging in public and nature conservation tasks. Companies experienced in providing support for public enjoyment and collaboration with local authorities will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Although small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are not specifically targeted, this tender remains accessible for capable and competitive organisations.

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Notice Title

CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service

Notice Description

1.1 Central Bedfordshire Council is responsible for over 1000Ha of countryside open space ranging from small pocket and amenity areas to large woodlands and countryside spaces for public enjoyment and nature conservation. The Council is seeking a provider to support with the management of a number of countryside spaces by undertaking Ranger duties for the Council. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 21st February 2025. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Monday 3rd March 2025 at 09.00. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5bf3856-120a-4e87-b139-52deaa3c2376
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56e49d4-f59e-47e3-a8a2-3717b396446e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tony Sharpstone
Contact Email
tony.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003008000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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