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title: "Veteran Tree Services within County Durham for Durham County Council"
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# Veteran Tree Services within County Durham for Durham County Council

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d09e62-4e3f-4dc1-846f-34d1877cfd5b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for veteran tree services within County Durham, pertaining to the Woodland Improvement (WD2) scheme under the Council's Countryside Stewardship. The contract, valued at £72,100, was awarded to Phillip Loveday T/A Lumley Tree Services. The services fall under the industry category of tree-maintenance (CPV 77211500) and will involve improving the growing conditions of veteran or potential veteran trees. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure (selective procurement method) and is now in the award stage. Key dates include the award date of 14th November 2024 and the contract period spanning from 18th November 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in arboriculture and tree maintenance to engage in municipal projects that enhance local environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in ecological or forestry services, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement aims to promote sustainable practices and support local ecosystems, presenting growth opportunities for businesses that align with these values. The open call for tenders could encourage further cooperation between private enterprises and local government entities, fostering long-term business relationships.

## Notice

Veteran or potential veteran tree services within County Durham. The primary objective of the contract is for a provider to improve the growing conditions of existing or potential veteran trees identified within a Council Countryside Stewardship WD2 (Woodland Improvement) scheme by halo-releasing or removing scrub from around said trees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d06be3e-6ccb-4bac-bd80-8f361244fef9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,100 |
| 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), 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHILLIP LOVEDAY T/A LUMLEY TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d06be3e-6ccb-4bac-bd80-8f361244fef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d06be3e-6ccb-4bac-bd80-8f361244fef9
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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