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title: "Contract for Recreation Mowing and Litter Picking"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2017-03-10"
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# Contract for Recreation Mowing and Litter Picking

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b545744-6b42-42f0-8c12-914592d78eb7

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for "Recreation Mowing and Litter Picking" valued at £35,000, which includes grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and litter collection across various woods in the East and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was published on 10 March 2017, while the contract period is from 3 April 2017 to 2 April 2021. The tender process officially ended on 7 March 2017.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the landscaping and environmental services industry. Businesses engaged in grass cutting, hedge maintenance, or waste disposal would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies interested in public procurement can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a partnership with the Forestry Commission for similar future projects.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission have awarded a contract for grass cutting, hedge maintenance and litter collection and removal at various woods throughout Northants North Beat. The contract will also include collection and disposal of fly tip at any site throughout the Beat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7cc490-7f6d-45ef-b911-1faf0ba0b94d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 3BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Oundle |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOLLYOAK LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7cc490-7f6d-45ef-b911-1faf0ba0b94d
- 7 Feb 2017 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f19e6f-8b03-48a0-b8fc-9fffb4229acf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7cc490-7f6d-45ef-b911-1faf0ba0b94d
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f19e6f-8b03-48a0-b8fc-9fffb4229acf
  7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54158dab-13a2-4ef1-b61d-5f51521b43a5
  Appendix 1, Maps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7b51f79-3126-4222-967e-094836e707b3
  Invitation to Tender

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