Award

Town Centre Christmas Tree

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Town Centre Christmas Tree" project, aimed at providing services related to the supply, installation, and removal of a 35ft real Christmas tree for the 2025-2026 Christmas period. The project falls under the services category, located in Darlington, UKC13 region. The procurement method adopted was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the process is currently in the Award stage with the contract status marked as active. The contract commenced on 8th November 2025 and is set to end on 14th January 2026, with a provision for renewal by three additional 12-month periods, showcasing significant opportunities for continuity and contractual extensions. The contract's gross value stood at £10,740.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in tree supply, maintenance, and seasonal decoration services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently manage direct contracts with public authorities. The procurement does not involve competitive bidding, making it more accessible for capable suppliers who can ensure timely delivery and quality service within the defined contract period. Businesses specialising in horticultural services, especially those with expertise in handling large Christmas tree installations, will find this procurement process ideal for demonstrating their capabilities and securing long-term, recurring contracts with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Town Centre Christmas Tree

Notice Description

The complete supply, installation and removal of a 35ft real Christmas tree for the 2025 - 2026 Christmas period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d26c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067798-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

39298910 - Christmas tree

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOOD ELF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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