Planning

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 14:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley is planning a procurement process for arboricultural services under the category of horticultural services. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled engagement from 1st December 2025 to 22nd December 2025. The Council is located at Bromley Civic Centre, United Kingdom, and encourages interested parties to participate in a pre-market engagement exercise, which will provide valuable insights into the future tender strategy for these services. The engagement documents will be available on the London Tenders Portal, and potential suppliers are advised to register there for relevant updates. The anticipated contract period is set to start on 1st October 2028, with a provision for renewal until 2033.

This tender process is an opportunity for businesses involved in the delivery of arboricultural services to expand their service offerings and potentially secure long-term contracts within the public sector. Companies with expertise in horticultural and arboricultural services, particularly those accustomed to navigating sub-central government contracts, will find this opportunity align well with their capabilities. The London Borough of Bromley is seeking feedback on their service delivery requirements and specifications, offering businesses the chance to influence the final tendering process by contributing their insights and experience during the pre-market engagement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bromley (the Council) intends to engage with the market through an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise. The purpose of this engagement is to assess the level of interest and capability among potential contractors to deliver a range of Arboricultural Services models, as outlined in the options presented within this document. This process will help inform the Council's approach to future service delivery and procurement strategy. This Expression of Interest will be for a period of 20 days commencing on 1/12/2025 to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course and to invite potential Bidders to comment on the specification and outline requirements being proposed. The primary aim of this EOI includes an invitation for interested suppliers to review and feedback any clarifications on the Council's requirements for the various options being considered. Providers may seek clarification regarding any aspect of the Council's requirements as outlined below.

Planning Information

Engagement documents will be published on Proactis week commencing 1/12/2025. The Council uses the London Tenders Portal (Proactis) to advertise and would advise you to register as a supplier to receive relevant information. Registration is free and simple to complete. Once you have registered you will receive relevant email alerts and be able to register your interest in appropriate opportunities. To register on the London Tenders Portal (Proactis): Go to https://procontract.due-north.com/register and follow the online instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078137-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AD
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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