This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 16:18

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 16:17

Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The East Hampshire District Council, based in Petersfield, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Arboricultural and Countryside Management Services". This public services procurement follows an open procedure and is classified within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category. The process transitioned from tender to award on 19th September 2025, with a contract signed on 24th November 2025 and spanning from 26th November 2025 to 25th November 2027, with possibilities for renewal. Services will be delivered across several UK regions. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring competition and transparency, and was governed under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in countryside management and arboricultural services. FOREMOST TREE SURGEONS LIMITED, a well-established SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting that similar businesses with expertise in these sectors could benefit from future tenders issued by public authorities like the East Hampshire District Council. Competitors with capability in delivering services across multiple regions in the UK could particularly benefit from engaging in such comprehensive service contracts, expanding their operational reach and potential market share within the governmental procurement landscape. The inclusive open procurement process allows businesses to compete fairly, fostering innovation and enhancing service delivery quality.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Arboricultural and Countryside Management Services

Notice Description

Arboricultural and Countryside Management Services for EHDC

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend 24 months and 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079065-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Hampshire District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
GU32 3LJ
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Petersfield Bell Hill
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREMOST TREE SURGEONS LIMITED

Further Information

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