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title: "Countryside Services Framework"
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# Countryside Services Framework

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18ee59cc-13ae-46b1-a9c2-0281e0f97e2b

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has awarded a framework contract titled "Countryside Services Framework" to J A Fox trees. This contract encompasses various countryside services aimed at supporting the Environment, Transport, and Infrastructure directorate, including highways. The services will be rendered on public highway verges, public rights of way, and other countryside sites in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process commenced with an open procedure and has undergone the tender stage, now reaching the award stage as of 5th August 2024. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2024 and an end date of 31st March 2028. Valued at £6,000,000 GBP, this contract provides notable opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in grounds maintenance services. With a focus on public highway verges and countryside sites, companies specialising in environmental services, landscaping, and infrastructure support will find this contract advantageous. The framework is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The inclusive suitability criteria encourage diverse business participation, fostering competition and innovation in the industry. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in a high-profile, long-term contract with a prominent local government authority.

## 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/c5213303-6d16-4196-8ba1-5df001589158 |
| 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 | J A FOX TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5213303-6d16-4196-8ba1-5df001589158
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8676d604-b66e-4446-8d79-4db56b663180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5213303-6d16-4196-8ba1-5df001589158
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8676d604-b66e-4446-8d79-4db56b663180
  22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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