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title: "Countryside Services Framework"
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published: "2024-08-05"
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# Countryside Services Framework

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-305238d8-bb0c-40d3-94aa-15b34ddb8a23

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## Summary

Surrey County Council recently awarded the "Countryside Services Framework" contract to South East Forestry & Tree Services LTD. This framework aims to provide various countryside services to support the Environment, Transport and Infrastructure directorate, including maintenance of public highways, verges, rights of way, and other countryside sites in the South East region of the UK. The contract period is set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the document was most recently updated on 5th August 2024 during the award stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in grounds maintenance services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited for this contract, given the focus on public highway verges and countryside maintenance. With a significant budget in place and a lengthy contract period, participating businesses can ensure steady growth and long-term engagement with a reputable public sector buyer like Surrey County Council. The open procurement method also provides a fair and competitive environment, encouraging diverse business participation.

## 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/5de18dd2-eccb-4829-a420-7596b466684d |
| 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 | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH EAST FORESTRY & TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de18dd2-eccb-4829-a420-7596b466684d
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c450a834-8da5-443f-b402-16cc66d7ebeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de18dd2-eccb-4829-a420-7596b466684d
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c450a834-8da5-443f-b402-16cc66d7ebeb
  22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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