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title: "Countryside Ranger"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-010ffd3f-60bd-4663-8997-3fa59513640a"
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buyer: "DEFRA COMMERCIAL"
published: "2024-06-27"
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# Countryside Ranger

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-010ffd3f-60bd-4663-8997-3fa59513640a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Countryside Ranger service was initiated by Defra Commercial, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on September 16, 2023, with a contract period from October 16, 2023, to February 16, 2026. The award was given to Bridgwater & Taunton College for a value of 83,000 GBP.

This tender for the Countryside Ranger service presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the education and training services sector to compete. Businesses in these sectors with expertise in countryside-related services may find this tender well-suited for business growth. The direct procurement method employed by Defra Commercial allows for targeted engagement with potential suppliers, creating a competitive environment for interested businesses.

## Notice

Countryside Ranger

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ba70-697d-48d6-8242-6a8d679bc0b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ba70-697d-48d6-8242-6a8d679bc0b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ba70-697d-48d6-8242-6a8d679bc0b7
  27th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6524a2aa-93e6-47d4-af6d-49c9ab26d239
  1. 23-24 Contract of Services Countryside Ranger (1)

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