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Arborist Work

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for “Arborist Work” was carried out by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, located at Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, United Kingdom. This procurement was completed on 6th February 2026, with the contract having been active since 17th January 2026 and running until 16th January 2027. The procurement was classified under the services industry category, specifically relating to tree-maintenance services, in the region of UKD41. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, categorised as below threshold and awarded without competition, indicating a complete tender process.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tree-maintenance services, specifically tree surveying. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Bowland Tree Consultancy Limited, which was awarded this contract, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements due to their specialised expertise and capability to meet specific project demands. Engaging in such contracts can strengthen relationships with public authorities and open avenues for future procurement opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Arborist Work

Notice Description

Procurement of Arborist Officer to carry our arborist work for Tree surveying due to demands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011147-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,242 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWLAND TREE CONSULTANCY

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