Award

HCC 05/21 - The Provision of a Treework Service

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2021 at 09:59

Tender

25 May 2021 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Hertfordshire County Council, pertains to "HCC 05/21 - The Provision of a Treework Service," which falls under the tree-maintenance services industry category. This opportunity was sealed as a complete award, with a total contract value of £1,000,000 and a date signed of September 3, 2021. The procurement adhered to an open method within the framework agreement, covering areas in Hertfordshire and neighbouring regions. Key dates included the bidding opening on June 24, 2021, alongside a specified tender submission deadline, after which the procurement process closed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in tree maintenance and arboriculture services, particularly those capable of handling emergency works and offering flexible scheduling. Companies of varying sizes, especially SMEs and larger firms, may find potential for growth given the contract's value and the option for a one-year extension. With the contract being a framework agreement, organisations that can deliver reliable and quality service are positions to engage with Hertfordshire County Council and may enter similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

HCC 05/21 - The Provision of a Treework Service

Notice Description

This is an award notice, and this opportunity is closed. Please see section V (award of contract) for further details. Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') has established a contract for The Provision of a Treework Service. Please note that the value entered in V.2.4 is for the full contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice, and this opportunity is closed. Please see section V (award of contract) for further details. Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') has established a contract for The Provision of a Treework Service. Please note that the value entered in V.2.4 is for the full contract period.

Options: Option to extend for a further one (1) year

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b4c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025010-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
chris.notley@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707292464

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH21 Luton, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLH3 Essex, TLI London, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FLETCHERS (TREES

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

GRISTWOOD AND TOMS

JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

TURNEY LANDSCAPES

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