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title: "Contract for Countryside Services Framework"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-07"
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# Contract for Countryside Services Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ec63bf-5517-4dbf-bcf3-82247f898670

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council, which is seeking a contractor for the "Contract for Countryside Services Framework" under the open procurement method. This initiative aims to create a Framework Agreement to deliver Countryside Services for the Council and its associated bodies, including various clients like English Heritage and local community groups, primarily within the North East region of England. The tender period ended on 4th September 2018, and the contract period is set to commence from 1st January 2019 and run until 31st December 2021.

This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in construction and countryside maintenance services. Companies that specialise in flexible labour provision for 'Day Works' and possess experience with grant stipulations, such as those linked to Heritage Lottery Funding, will find this tender particularly relevant. Bidders should also be prepared to comply with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, as they may apply to this contract, creating an attractive environment for businesses equipped to manage dedicated countryside service projects.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is for the creation of a Framework Agreement with a single Contractor to provide/undertake Countryside Services requirements to Durham County Council and its associated bodies including working with clients such as English Heritage to Wear Rivers Trust; AONB; Limestone Landscapes Improvement; Parish Councils; Durham County Schools; Environment Agency and Community Groups. Some Works involved in this Framework Agreement may be subject to grant conditions of which Bidders and the Council must comply with for example Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF). Any required Works are intended to be separate into two areas, 'Day Works' and Projects. It is to be noted by Bidders that the majority of works under this Framework Agreement will be 'Day Works' The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract Documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN 355930

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60075d16-3600-4e3d-a7c1-415f8fa47ef8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEYMOUR CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2019 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60075d16-3600-4e3d-a7c1-415f8fa47ef8
- 27 Jul 2018 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc8e912-2a24-41cf-bfe6-ae416044c0b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60075d16-3600-4e3d-a7c1-415f8fa47ef8
  7th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc8e912-2a24-41cf-bfe6-ae416044c0b2
  27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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