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title: "PLACE858ET Heartwood Tree Planting"
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# PLACE858ET Heartwood Tree Planting

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7230be55-0831-41ed-ba87-bf1861b45918

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is leading a public procurement initiative to further the development of Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest through a controlled tree planting project. This initiative, entitled "PLACE858ET Heartwood Tree Planting," falls under the services category, specifically tree-maintenance and tree seeding, classified by CPV codes 77211500 and 77211600 respectively. The procurement process utilised a selective or restricted procedure. The award stage is now complete, with an active award given to Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd. The contract period is set from 13th January 2026 until 18th April 2026, and it encompasses locations across England as it aims to connect the National Forest with existing community forests in the area.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds maintenance and tree services. It encourages sustainable development and environmental stewardship, offering a platform for companies to showcase their expertise in large-scale ecological projects. With a contract value of £278,000, this type of project could aid SMEs in scaling their operations, expanding their networks, and demonstrating their capability in government-backed projects. By engaging with such initiatives, suitable businesses can enhance their reputation and secure a foothold in the expanding market for environmental services.

## Notice

Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest is being created along the eastern fringe of Derbyshire and through southern Derbyshire, joining the National Forest and linking an existing network of 13 community forests in England. This invitation to tender is to assist with this project by implementing the second year of tree planting by issuing a Further Competition under Lot 2 Grounds Maintenance Services of ESPO Framework 245_25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b011312e-49f3-4117-9397-6074e3418462 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b011312e-49f3-4117-9397-6074e3418462

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b011312e-49f3-4117-9397-6074e3418462
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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