Ash dieback survey project (East Lothian)

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    "description": "Tenderers must meet selection criteria with regard to relevant experience and capability, insurance levels, financial standing and quality systems. Full details of the selection criteria are included in the tender documents. Bidder will also be required to hold TreeSmart Tree Management Software from Kaarbon Tech to report data to East Lothian Council. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is project_21272 . For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx? Community benefits are included in this requirement. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Service Provider shall engage with the Council with regard to delivering proportionate Community Benefits in relation to the Contract in terms of social, economic and environmental benefits, in order to achieve sustainability and best value from public spending, to benefit the community. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21272. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: There is a contractual obligation for the delivery of Community Benefits once the aggregate spend with ELC reaches 50K in any financial year. As per the Community Benefits menu attached in the CBIP folder, the Council are seeking for community benefits as part of this contract. (SC Ref:692183)",
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        "description": "East Lothian Council is seeking an external contractor to undertake a survey on our behalf of ash trees alongside East Lothian's public roads network for which the Council as Roads Authority is responsible (1072.6 km). The purpose of the survey is to identify and map all ash trees alongside the roads network which may present a potential risk; to obtain information on each ash tree by assessing the presence and stage of Ash Dieback tree disease; to make assessments of the risk posed by individual diseased ash trees; and to make recommendations to the Council on the interventions and the urgency of action required.",
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