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title: "Countryside Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-681b4477-d809-495f-a100-747a44e50395"
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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-b5fd17-681b4477-d809-495f-a100-747a44e50395

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has awarded a contract under the title "Countryside Services Framework", focusing on providing a variety of countryside services including grounds maintenance. This contract falls under the industry category of Grounds Maintenance Services (CPV code 77314000) and targets areas within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th February 2023, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £5,500,000 GBP. The contract was awarded to TJ Hunt Contracting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Surrey.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement process encourages participation from such entities. Businesses within the grounds maintenance and environmental services sectors will find this framework highly relevant. Engaging in this contract can provide long-term stability and exposure for businesses involved in public infrastructure services, enhancing their portfolio and fostering further opportunities within public sector contracts.

## 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/173f1f2d-0af2-43db-b2df-55636883039b |
| 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 | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | TJ HUNT CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173f1f2d-0af2-43db-b2df-55636883039b
- 22 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90362b1-22ac-4c69-92d9-21e78f96bf23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173f1f2d-0af2-43db-b2df-55636883039b
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90362b1-22ac-4c69-92d9-21e78f96bf23
  22nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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