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Provision of Tree Planting and Community Engagement Activities (Urban Sites)

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Tree Planting and Community Engagement Activities (Urban Sites)" contract, with a focus on planting and maintenance services in green areas. The council aims to enhance its local environment through substantial tree planting and community involvement, aligning with their sustainability goals. This initiative is part of a larger project to plant 100,000 trees by 2030 and create 250 hectares of woodland by 2050. The contract was awarded to Microsite Ltd on 5th January 2026, with activities to be conducted in the UKC22 region. The process was carried out under a limited procurement method, involving a pre-established framework through Gateshead Council’s DPS, focusing on quality and cost-efficiency, with an emphasis on ecological expertise.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in forestry and community engagement. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to tree maintenance and those willing to collaborate with local communities stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in ecological impact, green project management, and community facilitation are well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities that aim to address climate change and improve local biodiversity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tree Planting and Community Engagement Activities (Urban Sites)

Notice Description

Provision of Tree Planting and Community Engagement Activities Gateshead Council has set an ambitious target to plant 100,000 new trees on council land by 2030 and create 250ha of new woodland in the borough by 2050, helping contribute towards our net zero targets and mitigate and adapt to climate change. This procurement requires relevant forestry and ecological expertise, as well as willingness to work with local communities, which is essential to Gateshead Council. These new native broadleaf woodlands aim to provide value for biodiversity, amenity, and carbon sequestration, as well as being resilient to climate change and pests and diseases. Planting on local authority land, we aim to provide opportunities for meaningful community engagement. These activities should capture the imagination and interest of local people and aim to stimulate and sustain interest and involvement in the newly planted sites for years to come. The procurement involves the first winter season of planting and three subsequent years of beat ups and summer maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition held via Gateshead Council's DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded via further competition through a pre-established framework - Gateshead Council's DPS for Supply, Planting and Maintenance of Trees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000549-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,172 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
danielcobon@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSITE

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