This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2024 at 13:48

Tender

14 Nov 2023 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council has recently awarded contracts under the "Greenspace Framework 2023", focusing on services and supplies related to agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural activities within the County of Dorset. This procurement covers multiple categories, including Arboriculture Services, Weed Control, Verge and Hedge Cutting, Playground Equipment, Sports Equipment, Safety Surfacing, and Safety Inspections. The Framework operates under an open procurement method, with awards signed on 3rd September 2024, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the aforementioned categories who aim to expand their market presence within the public sector. The variety of services required, from tree-clearing to playground and sports equipment provision, provides ample opportunities for niche suppliers, especially SMEs. Businesses specialising in these areas are well-suited to compete, given the detailed quality, social value, and price criteria set forth in the procurement process, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Greenspace Framework 2023

Notice Description

The Council went to tender to seek providers to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of range of 'Greenspace' Services and supplies at various delivery locations throughout the County of Dorset. The lots awarded are as follows: 4 - Arboriculture Services 5 - Weed Control 6 - Verge and Hedge Cutting 7 - Playground Equipment 8 - Sports Equipment 9 - Safety Surfacing 10 - Safety Inspections The following Lots were not awarded: 1 - Countryside Access and Rights of Way 2 - Landscape Works 3 - Fencing

Lot Information

Countryside Access and Rights of Way

For the provision of Countryside Access and Rights of Way works and services. A maximum of 8 provider will be awarded onto this Lot.

Landscape Works

For the provision of Landscape Works and Services. A maximum of 8 provider will be awarded onto this Lot.

Fencing

For the provision of Fencing. A maximum of 8 provider will be awarded onto this Lot.

Arboriculture Services

This Lot is for the provision of Arboriculture Services.

Weed Control

This Lot is for the provision of Weed Control.

Verge and Hedge Cutting

This Lot is for the provision of Verge and Hedge Cutting.

Playground Equipment

This Lot is for the provision of Playground Equipment.

Sports Equipment

This Lot is for the provision of Sports Equipment.

Safety Surfacing

This Lot is for the provision of Safety Surfacing.

Safety Inspections

This Lot is for the provision of Safety Inspections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0419a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029549-2024
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112700 - Landscaping work

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

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

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77342000 - Hedge trimming

90721100 - Landscape protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Bourne VP Ltd

Conservation Matters

DCM Surfaces

Fencoat Services Ltd

HAGS SMP Ltd

HRG Tree Surgeons Limited

Hardy Tree Surgeons Limited

Knighton Countryside Management

Kompan Ltd

Lowther Forestry Group Ltd

MPS Facility Services Ltd t/a Shawyers

N J Lawrie

PlaySmart UK Ltd

Pro Landscapes MDX Ltd

Proludic Ltd

RTC Safety Surfaces Ltd

Southern Horticulture Limited

The Play Inspection Company

The Tree Management Company

Timberplay Ltd

Upton Specialised Tree Services Ltd

Vale Tree Surgeons Ltd

Wicksteed Leisure Ltd

Zizania Ltd T/As Complete Weed Control

eibe Play Ltd

j.s.rose countrysidecontractor

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