This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2023 at 14:59

Tender

02 May 2023 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Direct Services has completed the award of the Arboricultural Services Framework contract. The framework aims to provide high-quality specialist arboricultural services in Oxford City and surrounding areas. This procurement falls under the services category, with the main procurement method being a "selective" procedure. The framework, with an award value of GBP 1,000,000, has been awarded to multiple suppliers, including ARBUK Ltd and Climbers Way Tree Care Ltd. The procurement stage is reflected as "cancelled".

This tender for the Arboricultural Services Framework presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in tree maintenance services to compete for contracts under a framework agreement with Oxford Direct Services. Businesses offering arboricultural services, such as tree surgery and maintenance, within the UK region of Oxfordshire are well-suited to engage in this procurement. The contract period is for 1080 days, with a renewal option available, offering a potential avenue for sustainable business growth and long-term partnerships with the buying organisation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Arboricultural Services Framework

Notice Description

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) Arboricultural services are comprised of a range of planned works according to a review and maintenance schedule at particular times of year, and also a range of unplanned work required on an ad-hoc basis in response to service requests and natural events. Arboricultural Services in Oxford City and surrounding areas are a year-round requirement. The business need for this framework contract is centred around ODS's statutory responsibilities to maintain the tree stock that it is responsible for. Trees must be maintained in a safe manner to ensure users of the Public Highway, Council owned properties and Council maintained land are as safe as is reasonably practicable.To enable resulting tree works to be delivered, ODS wishes to utilise competent contractors/persons due to the high risks associated with arboricultural works. In light of this, ODS has a requirement for a framework agreement to provide high quality specialist Arboricultural Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Oxford Direct Services (ODS) Arboricultural services are comprised of a range of planned works according to a review & maintenance schedule at particular times of year, and also a range of unplanned work required on an ad-hoc basis in response to service requests and natural events. Arboricultural Services in Oxford City and surrounding areas are a year-round requirement. The business need for this framework contract is centred around ODS's statutory responsibilities to maintain the tree stock that it is responsible for. Trees must be maintained in a safe manner to ensure users of the Public Highway, Council owned properties and Council maintained land are as safe as is reasonably practicable.To enable resulting tree works to be delivered, ODS wishes to utilise competent contractors/persons due to the high risks associated with arboricultural works. In light of this, ODS has a requirement for a framework agreement to provide high quality specialist Arboricultural Services.

Renewal: The framework contains a 1 year extension option that ODS will consider in the final year of the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c5c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023915-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

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
15 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20233 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
Oxford Direct Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ARBUK Ltd

Bowared Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd

Climbers Way Tree Care Ltd

Complete Tree Services (UK) Ltd

John O'Conner (GM) Ltd

Treetech Arboricultural Services Ltd

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