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Contract to provide Arboriculture Services to Swale Borough Council as required - A756

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2024 at 12:01

Award

09 Dec 2021 at 17:26

Tender

27 May 2021 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Contract to provide Arboriculture Services to Swale Borough Council as required - A756" under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services (CPV code 77000000). The procurement process focused on services, specifically targeting arboriculture within the Swale Borough area, located in Southeast England (region UKJ4). The contract commenced on 15 January 2022 and will run until 14 January 2027, with the possibility of a 2-year extension. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award, with the award being made to Elite Arborists on 12 October 2021. Key contract updates include provisions for additional unplanned and emergency works due to higher-than-expected inflation and severe weather events. The contract is valued at £327,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture services. Local, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from this contract, especially those equipped with the necessary resources and qualifications to meet the demands of the council's service requirements. The contract requires a qualified team, including a climbing team and groundworks team, equipped with essential tools like vans, chippers, and saws. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a robust presence in the public sector market by demonstrating their capability to handle essential and emergency works effectively.

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Notice Title

Contract to provide Arboriculture Services to Swale Borough Council as required - A756

Notice Description

Provision of Arboriculture Services across Swale Borough Council areas. The Arboriculture Contractor will provide a suitably resourced team who will be qualified for the tasks they will carry out with van, chipper, saws etc. to carry out an estimated minimum of one day per week with a climbing team and ground works team. Swale Borough Council will provide the Contractor with a list of works for this team and prioritise their workload. This work is to be tracked via an agreed management system. In line with our economic development objectives, we would welcome bids from local, small, or medium sized enterprises. The contract will commence on 15 January 2022 and terminate on 14 January 2027. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Arboriculture Services across Swale Borough Council areas. The Arboriculture Contractor will provide a suitably resourced team who will be qualified for the tasks they will carry out with van, chipper, saws etc. to carry out an estimated minimum of one day per week with a climbing team and ground works team. Swale Borough Council will provide the Contractor with a list of works for this team and prioritise their workload. This work is to be tracked via an agreed management system. The contract will commence on 15 January 2022 and terminate on 14 January 2027

Renewal: The contract will commence on 15 January 2022 and terminate on 14 January 2027. The Council may extend the opportunity for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b5c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038730-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£545,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Charlotte Knowles
Contact Email
charlotteknowles@swale.gov.uk, procurement@swale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1795417584

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE ARBORISTS

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