---
title: "Horticultural Training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-29"
---

# Horticultural Training

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110.json)

## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking to fulfil a contract for "Horticultural Training," which involves the provision of various training services including City and Guilds NPTC accreditation related to chainsaw maintenance, tree climbing, and pesticide use. This procurement is categorised under education and training services and has been completed with a total contract value of £46,695. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2020. The award notice was published on 29th January 2018, and the tender period concluded on 19th January 2018.

This opportunity creates significant growth potential for training providers specialising in horticulture and related services, especially those capable of delivering accredited courses. Businesses that focus on vocational training, safety practices in tree management, and related certification programmes would be particularly suited to respond to similar tenders. Collaborations with regional educational institutions could also enhance the ability to meet the training needs outlined by Durham County Council.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Horticultural Training, covering initial and refresher training including City and Guilds NPTC accreditation for the following: * Chainsaw Maintenance & Tree Felling CS30/31 * Advanced Tree Felling CS32 * Basic Tree Climbing including how to climb trees and perform aerial tree rescue CS38 * Operate the Chainsaw from a Rope with Harness CS39 * Advanced Pruning and dismantling CS40/41 * Use of a Chainsaw from Mobile Elevated Work Platforms CS47 * Pole Pruning CS48 * Techniques for dealing with damaged trees CS50 * Safe use of Pesticides PA1 * Hand Held applications PA6 * Woodchipper

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d568c5-fd99-408f-b73a-0d4046dc7521 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,695 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST DURHAM COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d568c5-fd99-408f-b73a-0d4046dc7521

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46d568c5-fd99-408f-b73a-0d4046dc7521
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a23b0420-4681-4499-997f-2306be059110.json.