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title: "Provision of Tree Stock for the Council's Free Tree Scheme"
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# Provision of Tree Stock for the Council's Free Tree Scheme

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c6812c3-1d9f-4f00-b5bd-fefa1dccc352

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Tree Stock for the Council's Free Tree Scheme" in the agricultural and forestry industry. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender period ended on 11th January 2021, and the contract is active from 16th February 2021 until 30th April 2022. The project involves the supply of 800 trees for local planting services across England, responding to a previous lack of bids due to availability issues.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in tree nurseries and related horticultural services. Businesses within the forestry sector should consider engaging with this contract as it signifies a strong demand for tree supply, especially for popular species like oak, beech, and lime. Companies capable of providing a vast range of tree stock in varied sizes will be positioned favourably to compete. The contract's value could enhance suppliers' portfolios and contribute positively to their growth strategies in sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Put out to tender 12 Dec 2020 to 11 Jan 2021, however, no bids received for this requirement. This is due to a lack of availability &/or other commitments. For example, one supplier refused to bid on opportunities advertised via portals due to resource/staffing & also having commitment to large contracts, e.g. HS2. Another supplier was only interested in supplying larger trees. Supply of 800 trees is required for the Council's free tree scheme which operates each planting season (Oct-Feb). Although no tender was received for Lot 1, local suppliers (Coles and Crowders) still have sufficient stock of individual species to supply the required 800 trees for this season at an estimated PS20k. In addition and in response to the lack of interest in the procurement exercise, it may be prudent to reserve an additional 1,000 trees to ensure a supply of the most popular species (oak,beech,lime) for 2021/22 at an estimated PS25k.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862a7f43-cf15-4108-ade5-fb48ce3c2a0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CROWDERS NURSERIES; JAMES COLES & SONS (NURSERIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862a7f43-cf15-4108-ade5-fb48ce3c2a0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862a7f43-cf15-4108-ade5-fb48ce3c2a0e
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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