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Provision of Custodianship and volunteer management services of countryside sites

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2024 at 05:36

Tender

26 Jun 2023 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

The South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Custodianship and volunteer management services of countryside sites, classified under the environmental protection industry category. The contract, with a total value of £497,547 GBP, was signed on 16th May 2024. The successful supplier, Earth Trust, will manage sites relying on volunteers and ecological enhancement. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is now active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in environmental protection and volunteer management services. Companies with expertise in managing sensitive ecological sites and coordinating volunteer activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of community groups is crucial, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on social and environmental responsibility. The contract period for this opportunity extends until 30th September 2028, offering a stable and long-term engagement for the selected supplier.

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Notice Title

Provision of Custodianship and volunteer management services of countryside sites

Notice Description

The council's management of the sites relies heavily on the use of groups of volunteers drawn from the local communities. All of the sites are managed to enhance their ecological value and several of the sites are subject to biological designations. A successful contractor would be expected to have experience of working on sensitive sites and an understanding of the biological processes that maintain their special interest

Lot Information

Lot 1

All of the sites are managed to enhance their ecological value and several of the sites are subject to biological designations. A successful contractor would be expected to have experience of working on sensitive sites and an understanding of the biological processes that maintain their special interest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016089-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£497,547 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20241 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
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Angela Cox
Contact Email
procurement@southandvale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7761329169

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
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
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARTH TRUST

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