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title: "Countryside Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Countryside Services Framework

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44edc0aa-85dd-4b9a-9244-3bfdc5c46ca2

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has awarded a framework contract titled "Countryside Services Framework" under the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services (CPV code: 77314000). This contract, with an estimated value of GBP 2,000,000, spans from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028 and is categorised under services. The procurement process utilised was an open procedure below the threshold, and the award stage has been completed. This contract will encompass a variety of countryside services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically covering public highway verges, public rights of way, and other countryside sites. The initial tender period concluded on 5 February 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance and related services, particularly those aligned with environmental and infrastructure support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this framework, offering substantial growth potential through a stable, long-term contract. Companies like RED KITE CONSERVATION SERVICES LTD, who have been awarded this contract, showcase the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, paving the way for other similar enterprises to engage in future projects with Surrey County Council.

## 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/829a56b1-d8fd-4519-8687-7e088d89f84d |
| 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 | RED KITE CONSERVATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829a56b1-d8fd-4519-8687-7e088d89f84d
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6754be2e-5548-41c1-99f3-8d86b8622655

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829a56b1-d8fd-4519-8687-7e088d89f84d
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6754be2e-5548-41c1-99f3-8d86b8622655
  22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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