Award

Tree Surveys and Inspection Consultancy Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2024 at 09:05

Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of Tree Surveys and Inspection Consultancy Services within the Borough of Ashford, Kent. The procurement falls under the technical inspection and testing services industry category and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The awarded contract, valued at £134,075, was officially published on 7th August 2024, with the contract period set to commence on 19th August 2024 and end on 19th August 2029. Notable dates include the tender publication on 1st March 2024 and the tender period ending on 3rd April 2024. The primary location for service delivery is TN23 1PL.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those compliant with British Standard BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. By securing the contract, businesses can establish long-term relationships with Ashford Borough Council and enhance their portfolio with a significant public sector client. Suitable businesses would include consultancy services experienced in tree surveys and inspections, offering a chance to expand operations in the region and leverage the credibility associated with public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Surveys and Inspection Consultancy Services

Notice Description

TREE/24/1 Ashford Borough Council are looking to procure a consultancy service to support the delivery of tree surveys and inspections within the Borough of Ashford, Kent, in compliance with British Standard BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee19b4cd-5472-44fb-8afb-5defbd17b818
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141de459-b87a-4ded-b8f3-cd7b69b3696f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2029 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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