This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 14:13

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Treework Services, as of 23rd July 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and classified under the CPV code 77211500 for Tree-maintenance services. The service location is specified as the UKH23 region, encompassing Hertfordshire and its surroundings. The procurement process reached the Award stage, where contracts were signed on 17th July 2025. The framework agreement involves treework services, essential for maintaining public spaces, and will be effective for four years, without any provisions for extension.

This procurement opportunity, though closed, highlights the potential for growth for businesses specialising in arboricultural services. The framework, valued at £1,200,000, was particularly suitable for SMEs capable of delivering professional treework services that include maintenance, pruning, and clearing. The awarded suppliers include The Blue Tree Company (UK) Limited, Fletchers Trees Limited, and other regional SMEs, showcasing an opportunity for local businesses with expertise in arboriculture to collaborate and contribute to public sector projects in the region. Such opportunities indicate a demand for quality services prioritising both price and quality, offering a competitive platform for well-prepared businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council have awarded a Framework Agreement for a Treework Service. This is an Award Notice and the opportunity is now closed.Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a Framework for Treework Services.This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042397-2025
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
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

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 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
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Fletchers Trees Limited

Gristwood and Toms Limited

John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited

Principal Trees Limited

Shire Trees Limited

The Blue Tree Company (UK) Limited

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