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title: "CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service - AWARD"
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# CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7663c99-29b1-4e3f-84ef-8b210d354c70

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here involves Central Bedfordshire Council, the buying organisation, having appointed The Greensand Trust for the "CBC-1720-T-AS Countryside Ranger Service". This procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on community action programmes, grounds maintenance, and forestry management services in the East of England. The process was initiated through a tender method classified as "Other" and has reached the award stage, with the tender deemed complete. The contract period is set from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, and the award was made active on 5th January 2026.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in community service programmes or specialising in environmental management and maintenance to enhance their capabilities. While the contract was awarded to The Greensand Trust, other businesses with expertise in similar fields can look for potential sub-contracting opportunities or collaborate with The Greensand Trust. Companies seeking to grow in public sector projects, particularly those focusing on environmental and rural services, would find this tender relevant to their interests. Such opportunities can lead to further engagements with councils and public entities, paving the way for sustained business growth and partnerships.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed The Greensands Trust to carry out CBC-1720-T-AS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c308fec-653b-41d9-98de-888312521a3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| 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 | 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 | THE GREENSAND TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 77231000 - Forestry management services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c308fec-653b-41d9-98de-888312521a3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c308fec-653b-41d9-98de-888312521a3e
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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