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title: "SC240056 Veteran and Ancient Tree Surveys and Management Plans"
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# SC240056 Veteran and Ancient Tree Surveys and Management Plans

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64678f55-da71-4969-9236-44db21e250eb

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to Treework Environmental Practice for the project titled "SC240056 Veteran and Ancient Tree Surveys and Management Plans." This procurement, classified under the agricultural and horticultural products industry category, focuses on conducting surveys and creating management plans for veteran and ancient trees within the proposed 'super' National Nature Reserve (SNNR) in North Kent. The areas involved include parishes like Cobham, Cuxton, Shorne, and Luddesdown. The tender phase ended on 3 June 2024, with the contract period running from 1 August 2024 to 1 May 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure with a total contract value of £89,905.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focussed on forestry and agricultural services. The work requires expertise in tree surveys and long-term management, making it ideal for SMEs with skilled personnel in these areas. Companies capable of offering comprehensive assessments and management strategies for natural reserves would find this contract beneficial for business growth, providing both exposure and a steady workflow through the project's duration.

## Notice

Kent County Council require a contractor to assess the veteran and ancient trees within the proposed 'super' National Nature Reserve (SNNR); this assessment will be taken forward by appropriately qualified and skilled individuals and include: full surveys, individual management plans for 10 years and identifying future veterans that can be nurtured by landowners. The proposed SNNR contains 18 separate sites with at least 16 different owners. Phase 1 of this work included walk over surveys to approximate the number of veteran trees in the area and their locations. A copy of this report can be found within the RFQ document. The proposed SNNR is in North Kent in the parishes of Cobham, Cuxton, Shorne and Luddesdown. It includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following sites and partner organisations (in brackets): * Shorne Woods Country Park (Kent County Council) * Camer Park and West Park (Gravesham Borough Council) * Ashenbank Wood (Woodland Trust) * Ranscombe Farm (Plantlife) * Cuxton and Cobham Woodland Project (West Kent Downs Countryside Trust) * Cobham Woods (National Trust) * Silverhand Estate (MDCV UK) The habitats present include ancient woodland, wood pasture and chalk grassland. A full map of the project area can be found within the RFQ document. You can access this opportunity on the Kent Business Portal via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3cd80708-4d09-ef11-812b-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14d3d33-c2d3-4711-9911-79fb835fdc3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,905 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TREEWORK ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14d3d33-c2d3-4711-9911-79fb835fdc3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14d3d33-c2d3-4711-9911-79fb835fdc3e
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3cd80708-4d09-ef11-812b-005056b64545

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