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Arboricultural Services

Leicestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 11:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Apr 2026 at 17:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 11:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is procuring arboricultural services for its operational properties and highway works, detailed under three lots: Property Services, Planned Highways work, and Highways Dayworks. This procurement process is in the award stage for 2026, having been completed with George Walker Tree Care Ltd being the awarded supplier. The open procedure method was used, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Key dates include the contract start from 1st May 2026, extending up to 30th April 2028, with potential renewals based on performance and value for money. Located in Leicester and catering to the region of UKF22, this procurement fits under the services category, particularly related to agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services.

For businesses, particularly SMEs, engaged in arboriculture and related services, this tender represents significant business growth opportunities. With a gross procurement value of £2,400,000, it offers substantial work across multiple sectors, which are split into various lots to allow diverse business participation. This process encourages small to medium enterprises to partake, ensuring a competitive and inclusive bidding environment. By fulfilling such contracts, businesses can build a reputable portfolio with a public authority, leading to further opportunities in government procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboricultural Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is looking for a supplier(s) to provide arboricultural services. The requirement is split between 3 different lots consisting of Property Services work, Planned Highways work and Highways Dayworks.

Lot Information

Operational Property

Renewal: Further extensions of up to 36 months available at contract review stage. Contract extension will be based on best value considerations.

Highway Planned Works

Renewal: Further extensions of up to 36 months available at contract review stage. Contract extension will be based on best value considerations.

Highway Planned Standby/Reactive works

Renewal: Further extensions of up to 36 months available at contract review stage. Contract extension will be based on best value considerations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffe9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

George Walker (treecare) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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