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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST: Tree Inspections"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST: Tree Inspections

Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b38e19c8-a9cc-44a8-9f27-96779d74a0ef

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## Summary

The South Hams District Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a service titled "SOFT MARKET TEST: Tree Inspections." This initiative is aimed at exploring the outsourcing of tree inspection services which were previously managed in-house. The primary location for service delivery is the South West region of England. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 4th February 2022, with further details available through early engagement documentation published on 20th January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tree maintenance services to potentially engage with local councils. Companies that provide services related to tree inspections and maintenance could find this opportunity particularly advantageous as it may lead to future contracts aimed at improving the management of public green spaces. Competitors that have experience in delivering similar services and can demonstrate their capacity to fulfil these needs will be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process.

## Notice

Previously, South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council employed this service in house. The work was then segregated across a team. However, this is now proving to be a challenge and we are looking into whether we can outsource these services. South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are looking at the possibility of releasing a future tender regarding tree inspection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820a8952-3665-4512-8ed9-8da8f2739022 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 11:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820a8952-3665-4512-8ed9-8da8f2739022

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820a8952-3665-4512-8ed9-8da8f2739022
  20th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Link to Documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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