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Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has finalised the procurement process for their "Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025" tender, with RUSKINS TREES & SOIL BIOLOGY LTD awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on tree inspection and maintenance in Southend. The council, a sub-central government authority, conducted this process within the UKH31 region. The contract, valued at £150,000 net, was signed on 4th September 2025 and is set to commence on 19th October 2025, running until 1st September 2026. This below threshold procurement was completed using an unspecified procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in arboriculture and landscaping services, particularly those with expertise in tree management and maintenance, such as pruning and cutting. Companies like RUSKINS TREES & SOIL BIOLOGY LTD, which has a proven track record in the industry, show that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can successfully compete and secure contracts with local government bodies. Businesses looking to grow in this sector may find opportunities by aligning themselves with public contracts that focus on environmental and landscape services offered by local councils.

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Notice Title

Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025

Notice Description

Inspection of trees in Southend Service Parks & Open Spaces

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057418-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

77341000 - Tree pruning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
jonsharkey@southend.gov.uk
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSKINS TREES & SOIL BIOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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