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title: "Framework for Horticultural Training"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework for Horticultural Training

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcdaa207-62b7-4316-850e-209c41615fff

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking to establish a Framework for Horticultural Training through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £80,000, will focus on providing City and Guilds NPTC accredited training and assessment services across various horticultural skills. The tender period concluded on 26 February 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 April 2020 and running until 31 March 2022. The procurement falls under the adult and other education services category, specifically oriented towards training services, and delivery will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural training and education. Companies that are skilled in offering accredited training programmes, particularly for chainsaw operations, tree climbing, and pesticide use, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can contribute unique offerings and potentially enhance the service provision within this sector, fostering business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This contract is for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Horticultural Training to City and Guilds NPTC accredited training and assessment. Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a Framework of Providers to provide Horticultural City and Guilds NPTC accredited training and assessment on an as and when required basis as follows:- Lot 1 * Chainsaw Maintenance & Tree Felling CS30/31 * Advanced Tree Felling CS32 Lot 2 * 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 Lot 3 * Use of a Chainsaw from Mobile Elevated Work Platforms CS47 Lot 4 * Pole Pruning CS48 Lot 5 * Techniques for dealing with damaged trees CS50 Lot 6 * Woodchipper Lot 7 * Safe use of Pesticide & Hand Held applications PA1/PA6 * Use of Pesticides adjacent to Water PA6AW * Use of Pesticide plugs PA6PP ****************************** Please access the NEPO portal and download this tender via reference DN456801. If you have any queries setting your Organisation up on the system, please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352. For guidance on how to submit your responses through the NEPO Portal, please visit the NEPO website training section at https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn to access the Navigating the Portal suite of videos. These also include useful information on how to manage your online ProContract account. NEPO have also done some youtube video helps https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn and providers can also search youtube with "navigating the NEPO portal"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c191bf-c88b-4351-96e3-2cbcf8e92b53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | EAST DURHAM COLLEGE; ROBERT CAMPBELL SINCLAIR T/AS NORTH EASTERN TREE; ROSS HALEY TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c191bf-c88b-4351-96e3-2cbcf8e92b53
- 27 Jan 2020 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6fef24c-deb1-4fe6-87c4-1d3af8569ccd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c191bf-c88b-4351-96e3-2cbcf8e92b53
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6fef24c-deb1-4fe6-87c4-1d3af8569ccd
  27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayco.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/learn

## Provenance

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