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title: "CBC-1595-T-TS 15 Mini Woodlands - AWARD"
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# CBC-1595-T-TS 15 Mini Woodlands - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c91ba6f-3045-4e41-b776-f784db9040b7

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Forestry services, specifically for the project titled "CBC-1595-T-TS 15 Mini Woodlands". The contract was awarded to Earthwatch Europe on 7th December 2023, with a total value of £480,000. The contract is set to commence on 11th December 2023 and has a duration of 5 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 20th November 2023.

This opportunity to provide forestry services for 15 Mini Woodlands Citizenship Projects can benefit businesses specializing in forestry, agricultural, and related services. Suitable businesses interested in this contract should ensure compliance with the tender requirements and the Council's communication protocols. The project offers a long-term contractual commitment and can serve as a growth opportunity for companies experienced in forestry management, monitoring, and evaluation services within the specified industry category.

## Notice

15 Mini Woodlands Citizenship Projects Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 11th December 2023 Contract term: 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce7334a-bbed-445a-ae6b-c5203e975bfa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARTHWATCH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 77231100 - Forest resources management services
- 77231500 - Forest monitoring or evaluation services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce7334a-bbed-445a-ae6b-c5203e975bfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce7334a-bbed-445a-ae6b-c5203e975bfa
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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