Planning

Countryside Services & Public Rights of Way Installation, Repair & Maintenance Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for Countryside Services & Public Rights of Way Installation, Repair & Maintenance Services throughout Lancashire. This planned tender aims to establish a framework agreement and falls within the services industry category, particularly focusing on planting and maintenance services of green areas. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned contract period starting from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The process will be governed by the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, with procurement support from Social Value Portal Ltd. Potential business participants should anticipate future notices by 4th January 2027.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in green area maintenance and installation services, particularly those suited to framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined for lot 1, providing a conducive environment for smaller entities to thrive. The involvement of Social Value Portal Ltd also underscores a focus on social value, promoting opportunities for companies adept in delivering community and environmental benefits alongside the core services.

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Notice Title

Countryside Services & Public Rights of Way Installation, Repair & Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The tender will be to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Countryside Service and Public Rights of Way installation, Repair and Maintenance services throughout Lancashire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a221
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048229-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,847,659 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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