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HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has concluded the procurement for a Framework Agreement focusing on Treework Services titled "HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services - AWARD". This procurement, classified under CPV code 77211500, encompasses a comprehensive scope of tree-maintenance services, including pruning and cutting, within the East of England. The process reached the award stage on 14th July 2025, with the framework set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The open procedure method was selected to ensure transparency and competition, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to public works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in arboriculture and environmental services, particularly those proficient in tree maintenance, cutting, and horticultural services. The framework agreement allows successful suppliers to cater not only to Hertfordshire County Council but also to other bodies like Housing Associations, thereby expanding their business prospects. Suitable businesses would be those capable of responsive service delivery, including emergency operations and out-of-hours work, as this framework necessitates agile and reliable service provision. Multiple suppliers, such as Fletchers Trees Ltd and John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd, were successfully awarded, demonstrating the value of diverse expertise in fulfilling the contract's requirements.

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Notice Title

HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or HCC) is out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Treework Service. The Framework Agreement provides HCC and other bodies e.g. Housing Associations, with a professional arboriculture service covering all aspects of tree works in schools and other properties throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Comprehensive surveys may also be occasionally required followed by detailed reports with prioritised recommendations. The delivery of the service is dependent on meeting the Council's requirements and may involve emergency works and the need for out of hours work. Further details of the requirement are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement document. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9a4fbd4-263c-4b0b-947d-2bf333cd8eac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cca768-0cf6-41ee-8df5-dfc11eeebca8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES
Contact Name
Paul Bishop (HCC)
Contact Email
paul.bishop@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01707 292384

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

FLETCHERS TREES

GRISTWOOD AND TOMS

JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

PRINCIPAL TREES

SHIRE TREES

THE BLUE TREE COMPANY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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