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Soil Association Certification for Woodland Carbon Code

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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14 Oct 2025 at 18:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has completed a procurement process for validating 15 woodland creation sites under the Woodland Carbon Code. This project falls under the industry category of certification services, specifically coded as CPV 79132000. The contracting authority, located at 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, conducted the procurement through a below threshold method, resulting in the award of a contract valued at £40,000 (with a gross value of £48,000). Key dates include the start of the contract on 19th September 2025, and its expected completion by 31st July 2026. The project is part of the sub-central government's initiatives in the United Kingdom, with specific activities centred around Bristol.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in certification services, particularly those focused on environmental and woodland management. SME-sized businesses with a strong background in certification and accreditation, especially in sustainability-related fields, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and credential in handling government projects, potentially opening doors to further contracts in this expanding sector. The involvement of a prominent entity like the Forestry Commission underscores both the prestige and importance of participating in these environmental advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soil Association Certification for Woodland Carbon Code

Notice Description

Undertake validation of 15 woodland creation sites for the Woodland Carbon Code on behalf of Forestry Englands Woodland Creation Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065391-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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