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The Provision of Weed Spraying Contract 2025

EAST HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Weed Spraying Contract 2025" was conducted by East Herts District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Hertford, UK. This contract, focusing on weed-killing services, is part of East Herts' initiative to enhance neighbourhood management standards across the district's towns and villages. The procurement stage reached completion on 13th May 2025, with the contract having been signed on 12th May 2025. The process employed a limited procurement method, below the threshold with limited competition, and took place within a standalone framework agreement with reopening competition, ensuring a structured and efficient selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and maintenance services, particularly those specialising in weed control and related sectors. With a contract value of approximately £48,592, it provides a solid growth opportunity for providers like Languard Limited, the awarded supplier, a large-scale non-VCSE business located in Lutterworth, UK. Businesses equipped to deliver specialised services efficiently and meet stringent public sector standards would benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities and expanding their geographical reach within the sub-central government landscape.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Weed Spraying Contract 2025

Notice Description

AWARD - East Herts Council is seeking quotations for a Contract to carry out weed control to hard surfaces across the district in order to contribute to one of our Corporate Priorities and Objectives - Pride in East Herts improve standards of neighbourhood management in our towns and villages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05123e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020932-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77312100 - Weed-killing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,592 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastherts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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