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Implementation of Woodland Management Plan

MIDSOMER NORTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 10:39

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Midsomer Norton Town Council is spearheading the implementation of a Woodland Management Plan at Midsomer Norton Town Park, located in Somerset, United Kingdom. The procurement process is managed under the open competition method, specifically tailored for projects below the threshold, and was initiated in June 2025. Following the published tender notice, interested parties were invited to submit proposals by 14th July 2025. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2025, with an overall project period spanning from December 2025 to February 2026. This initiative falls under the 'services' category in the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related services industry. The project aims to enhance green infrastructure at the town park, working with O Frost Forestry & Arboriculture Ltd's plan written in 2022.

The completion of this contract offers significant growth potential for businesses involved in forestry management, arboriculture, and related services. Businesses with expertise in environmental management, conservation, and project management are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. By participating in this contract, businesses can showcase their skills in working collaboratively with government bodies like the Midsomer Norton Town Council and contribute to community-focused projects that positively impact the local ecosystem and community welfare. SMEs demonstrated strong interest in this tender, being ideal contenders for roles where specialized skills and flexibility are highly valued.

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Notice Title

Implementation of Woodland Management Plan

Notice Description

Midsomer Norton Town Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation / individual to work with the Town Council to advise on the implementation of the Woodland Management Plan, assist with procurement of contractors and project manage contractors at Midsomer Norton Town Park. This brief provides the background, specification, timetable and process to tender for this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051540-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£7,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDSOMER NORTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deputyclerk@msn-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01761 418701

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDSOMER NORTON
Postcode
BA3 2HQ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Midsomer Norton Redfield
Westminster Constituency
Frome and East Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK CASSIDY

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