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title: "Countryside Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-618748b8-7c75-496a-9842-18e276c62ff0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# Countryside Services Framework

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-618748b8-7c75-496a-9842-18e276c62ff0

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has completed the award stage for the "Countryside Services Framework," aimed at providing a range of Countryside Services to support the Environment, Transport and Infrastructure directorate, including Highways. This framework covers activities such as grounds maintenance on public Highway verges, public rights of way, and other countryside sites within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 and awarded through an open procedure (below threshold), runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028. Important dates include the tender period end date of 5 February 2023 and the initial contract start date of 1 April 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in grounds maintenance services. Ideal candidates to compete for future opportunities within this framework include SMEs and VCSEs, given the emphasis on suitability for these types of organisations. By being part of this framework, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with Surrey County Council and solidify their presence in the local public service sector. The contract’s substantial budget and four-year duration also provide a stable and predictable source of work, advantageous for business planning and resource allocation.

## 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/43bf328f-48d8-4f99-a370-8f81199734e2 |
| 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 | LANGUARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43bf328f-48d8-4f99-a370-8f81199734e2
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373dd051-b8d0-404e-88f1-13a8cd386933

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43bf328f-48d8-4f99-a370-8f81199734e2
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373dd051-b8d0-404e-88f1-13a8cd386933
  22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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