Award

The Provision of Woodland Creation

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 15:21

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 15:36

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 12:14

Planning

12 May 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Woodland Creation" services, which falls under the forestry services industry category. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom (UKE42), this procurement was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 27th November 2025, with key dates including a contract period from 14th November 2025 to 31st August 2029, reflecting significant investment in climate energy and green space services. The awarded supplier is TILHILL FORESTRY LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in forestry services, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale woodland creation and tree planting projects. Banks and financial advisors might also find opportunities in projects needing funding arrangements. As the contract involves managing newly planted and existing sites, firms with extensive experience in site preparation, fencing, and tree management are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Additionally, the project’s long-term commitment till 2029 provides a stable opportunity for consistent growth and collaboration with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Woodland Creation

Notice Description

The Contractor is required to support the Climate Energy and Green Space Service in order to carry out Woodland Creation and Tree Planting Services including woodland creation and planting of standard trees outside woodlands and establishment management for newly planted and existing planted sites . The Contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and shall end on 31st August 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05116f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077767-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

77200000 - Forestry services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77231000 - Forestry management services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,700,529 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,700,529 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie King
Contact Email
katie.king@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILHILL FORESTRY

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