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17 Jun 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for "Emergency Out of Hours Tree Care" to Leicester Tree Care Ltd. The procurement process, under the direct method without competition, was initiated as a necessity to maintain safe highways by managing fallen or damaged trees during unexpected bad weather. This contract falls under the services category, specifically forestry services, within the region of the United Kingdom (UKF2). The contract value is £95,000 with a gross amount of £114,000, and it is active from 16th June 2026 until 15th June 2028. This tender aligns with the sub-central government public authority classification and was completed on 17th June 2026.

This procurement opportunity provides significant potential for business growth for companies within the forestry services sector. Businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tree care and environmental management, can benefit from similar contracts by offering specialised services that meet urgent demands. By participating in such contracts, companies can strengthen their industry presence and capabilities to provide critical infrastructure support. Those with expertise in emergency response and tree management would be well-suited to compete in this market, given the strategic importance of ensuring public safety and compliance with statutory duties.

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Notice Title

Emergency Out of Hours Tree Care

Notice Description

LCC has a statutory duty to maintain a safe highway including the safe and efficient removal of fallen or damaged trees that occur during unexpected bad weather, as such we are seeking to engage with a supplier to provide additional support on ensuring this duty is met outside of standard operational hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057237-2026
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

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTER TREE CARE

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