This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 11:55

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 12:21

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 16:16

Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Tree Management Framework," aiming to manage and maintain trees across various areas within the council boundaries. The project is classified under the services category and involves contracts for tree-clearing, tree-cutting, and tree-maintenance services. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, and the framework will commence from 5 January 2026 and conclude on 4 January 2030. The open procedure method was utilised, involving mini-competitions for awarding scheduled tasks and a rotational basis for emergency work. This procurement, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, carries a significant financial scope of up to £6 million.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in arboriculture and related services. The involvement in a framework agreement with potential emergency work allocations can ensure continuous engagement, offering predictable revenue streams. Businesses with a strong capacity for tree management and that are Arboricultural Association approved would be well-suited to compete, particularly those residing within the region, allowing them to enjoy logistical advantages. The project’s substantial financial backing and structured mini-competition model can provide compelling opportunities for technological advancement and expansion of services for the participating companies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tree Management Framework

Notice Description

The Tree Management Framework has been created with six contractors who will be responsible for carrying out work on trees within the Sheffield City Council boundary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084829-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-04-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sheffield City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ACME ARB LTD

DB TREE CARE LTD

OAKBROOK SERVICES LTD

SHEFFIELD TREE CARE LIMITED

SILVER OAK ARBORICULTURE LIMITED

THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK) LTD

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