--- title: "HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES" published: "2025-02-17" --- # HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f3f508a-220c-4a5d-8e18-71600001884f.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is seeking tenders for the provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services. This procurement is intended to cover all aspects of tree maintenance, including cutting, pruning, clearing, and related horticultural services, within Hertfordshire and its surrounding areas. The tender process is currently active, with an open procedure procurement method in place. The submission deadline for tenders is 31st March 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, running through to 31st July 2029. The procurement mainly targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key contact for this tender is Paul Bishop at HCC, located at Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8DE. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance services. With a broad range of tasks required, including emergency and out-of-hours work, companies offering comprehensive treework services can enhance their portfolios and expand their clientele across public and private sectors. SMEs in particular can benefit from the stable and ongoing work associated with a long-term framework agreement, fostering business growth and stronger professional networks within the community. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or HCC) is out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Treework Service. The Framework Agreement provides HCC and other bodies e.g. Housing Associations, with a professional arboriculture service covering all aspects of tree works in schools and other properties throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Comprehensive surveys may also be occasionally required followed by detailed reports with prioritised recommendations. The delivery of the service is dependent on meeting the Council's requirements and may involve emergency works and the need for out of hours work. Further details of the requirement are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement document. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d189978-1aef-4c60-83d6-fbf4726fcb27 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 77341000 - Tree pruning ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d189978-1aef-4c60-83d6-fbf4726fcb27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d189978-1aef-4c60-83d6-fbf4726fcb27 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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