Tender

Tree Care Framework

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

16 Oct 2025 at 14:05

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is currently managing the tender process for a "Tree Care Framework" across various lot regions within Oxfordshire, UK. This tender falls under the horticultural services industry with the procurement categorised as an open procedure, offering a framework agreement. The procurement process is in the Tender Update stage, with key dates including a clarification deadline set for 30th October 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 13th November 2025. The total project value is estimated at £5,440,000 GBP, with work spanning across different sites like roads, town centres, and schools within five specific areas: Oxford City, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and West Oxfordshire. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and run through to 31st March 2034.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in arboriculture and landscape management services. It is particularly suited to businesses experienced in multi-site operations and those prepared to deliver quality horticultural services under the stringent criteria set, including price, quality, health and safety, and social value assessments. Companies can bid for up to three of the five lots, enabling them to tailor their submissions to regions where they have established resources or wish to expand their presence, ultimately allowing for strategic geographic growth within the Oxfordshire region.

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Notice Title

Tree Care Framework

Notice Description

Tree care provision is required throughout the Oxfordshire County and across a variety of site types. These include but are not limited to roads and footways; town centres; property / facilities; schools; agricultural / rural land; and rural public rights of way. The County has been broken down into 5 different 'Lots'. Oxford City Cherwell South Oxfordshire Vale of White Horse West Oxfordshire

Lot Information

Oxford City

Lot 1 - Oxford City. Any tender return must include Lot 1

Cherwell

Lot 2 - Cherwell

South Oxfordshire

Lot 3 - South Oxfordshire

Vale of White Horse

Lot 4 - Vale of White Horse

West Oxfordshire

Lot 5 - West Oxfordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065969-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcontractmanagement.enquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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