Award

Tree Maintenance Services

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

12 May 2026 at 13:18

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has recently concluded the award stage of its procurement process for "Tree Maintenance Services," which involved an open competition below the threshold limit. Located in Dover, United Kingdom (region UKJ44), the council serves as a public authority under sub-central government. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2026 and is effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension until 31st March 2029. The scope of the services covers tree removal, surgery, stump removal, and general maintenance across various Dover District Council premises, indicating it falls under the services category within the public sector procurement. The procurement was part of an open method, ensuring broad accessibility and competition.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the tree maintenance services sector, particularly for SMEs like the awarded supplier, Green Growth Services Ltd., to engage with significant public sector work. With a contract value totalling GBP 81,918 gross, businesses specialising in tree-cutting and maintenance services can establish or expand their footprint in the market. The tender process included evaluation criteria weighted primarily towards price (65%) and quality (35%), highlighting the purchasers' emphasis on cost-effectiveness and service excellence. Companies that focus on high-quality service delivery while maintaining competitive pricing would find themselves well-suited for such opportunities, fostering potential business growth through sustained public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Tree Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Tree Maintenance Services includes but is not restricted to tree removal, tree surgery, stump removal and dead wooding to be carried out on Dover District Council (DDC) premises, parks and open spaces, churchyards, cemeteries, housing property and corporate buildings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN GROWTH SERVICES

Further Information

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