Award

Provision of Tree Maintenance Services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2025 at 12:33

Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement for the "Provision of Tree Maintenance Services" by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on arboricultural services. Located in the region corresponding to UKD41, this contracting process aims to ensure high-quality maintenance and safety of the council’s tree holdings. The procurement follows an open procedure compliant with the CELEX legal basis and is covered by the GPA. The process involves both electronic submissions and bids were evaluated based on quality, social value, and price. Key dates included a tender period that concluded on 20th January 2025, with contracts signed on the 11th of April 2025, indicating the progression from an active tender stage to an award stage.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in tree maintenance services. With a potential contract period spanning from March 2025 to February 2028, plus a renewal option, it offers a stable undertaking for eligible companies. Businesses that excel in quality service delivery, social value integration, and competitive pricing would be well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium enterprises, like the awarded Treetops De-Vegetation Services Ltd, indicate that similar-sized organisations could find substantial growth by participating in such open procedures managed by local authorities like Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tree Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The Council will work collaboratively with a Supplier of arboricultural services who will work with us to deliver high quality maintenance of our tree stock and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors to the Council's land holdings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council will work collaboratively with a Supplier of arboricultural services who will work with us to deliver high quality maintenance of our tree stock and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors to the Council's land holdings.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020469-2025
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

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Luke Smith
Contact Email
luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREETOPS DE-VEGETATION SERVICES

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