Planning

Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement.

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is currently in the planning stage for an Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement managed by Birmingham City Council, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category with a focus on tree-maintenance services (CPV code 77211500). An open procedure method is being employed to establish a framework agreement with an estimated gross value of £18,399,535. The procurement covers the West Midlands region (UKG) and the planned contract period starts from 1st April 2027 and ends on 31st March 2032. Companies interested should note that future notices will be released by 1st October 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in arboricultural services and related fields to secure a long-term contract with a major public authority. Businesses that provide tree-maintenance services and other related environmental management services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. The planned open procedure offers a level playing field, allowing diverse suppliers to compete, thereby fostering competitive pricing and innovative service delivery. Engaging in this contract could provide substantial opportunities for business growth and expansion, particularly within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement.

Notice Description

Provision of Arboricultural Services Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047296-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£15,332,946 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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