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title: "Countryside Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fc35f5e-f553-4d34-bf3a-47dc920e8eda"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# Countryside Services Framework

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc35f5e-f553-4d34-bf3a-47dc920e8eda

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has initiated an open procedure procurement for the "Countryside Services Framework," targeting the grounds maintenance services category. This framework contract aims to provide various countryside services, which include activities in public highway verges, public rights of way, and other countryside locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028, with a total estimated value of £6,000,000. The tendering process was concluded on 5 February 2023, and the award stage is now complete as of 5 August 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its broad scope and substantial budget. Companies specialising in grounds maintenance and environmental services would be well-suited to compete and thrive under this framework, leveraging the continuous need for upkeep and enhancement of public spaces. The awarded contract to GRISTWOOD AND TOMS LIMITED further indicates a precedent for SMEs in securing significant contracts, enhancing community environmental standards while driving business growth.

## Notice

Framework contract to provide a number of Countryside Services across a broad range of activities to support the Environment, Transport and Infrastructure directorate which also include Highways. These services are on public Highway verges, public rights of way and other countryside sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6999d5d5-ee85-4af3-8b73-5a39a9d4c153 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRISTWOOD AND TOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6999d5d5-ee85-4af3-8b73-5a39a9d4c153
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4796198e-9f05-4849-bbbb-1191937b2af8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6999d5d5-ee85-4af3-8b73-5a39a9d4c153
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4796198e-9f05-4849-bbbb-1191937b2af8
  22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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