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title: "PLACE646 Heartwood Community Forests Project"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PLACE646 Heartwood Community Forests Project

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35016e7a-b1a1-4ec2-8989-939f0ff8f614

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is inviting tenders for the "PLACE646 Heartwood Community Forests Project" within the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products sector. The project is located in England, specifically along the eastern and southern fringes of Derbyshire, aiming to join the National Forest and link an existing network of 13 community forests. The project involves planting 300,000 trees on publicly accessible land, with the first year of tree planting to be completed by March 2025. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. The contract will commence on 3rd February 2025 and conclude on 2nd February 2026. This open procedure is valued at £210,000 and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

For businesses specializing in tree planting, forestry management, and environmental services, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth. SMEs with experience in large-scale planting and ecosystem restoration would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project supports community engagement and environmental conservation, presenting a platform for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and commitment to sustainable practices. Participating in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the industry, helping them to secure future contracts and expand their operational footprint.

## Notice

Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest is being created along the eastern fringe of Derbyshire and through southern Derbyshire, joining the National Forest and linking an existing network of 13 community forests in England. Derbyshire County Council successfully bid to government for funds to create Heartwood and are aiming to plant 300,000 trees on pockets of publicly accessible land. This invitation to tender is to assist with this project by implementing the first year of tree planting by March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b995cd-1cc1-40f4-8138-1c0a2ed42cb4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b995cd-1cc1-40f4-8138-1c0a2ed42cb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b995cd-1cc1-40f4-8138-1c0a2ed42cb4
  14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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