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title: "Stump Grinding Works for Worcester City Council"
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# Stump Grinding Works for Worcester City Council

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c45217b4-cee7-4f05-bbb8-30d3f7fae733

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## Summary

The contract titled "Stump Grinding Works for Worcester City Council" was awarded to Shires Tree Services on 22nd November 2019, following a competitive tender process. This procurement was initiated by the Worcester City Council, located in the West Midlands, England, and falls under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services (CPV code: 77000000). The contract is set to commence on 25th November 2019 and will run until 24th November 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £40,000. The Council underscored its right to reject any submissions, and potential contractors were encouraged to familiarise themselves with the requirements laid out in the tender documents.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tree services, landscaping, or related works to enhance their business portfolios through collaboration with a local authority. Companies with capabilities in providing stump grinding services—particularly those equipped to operate in challenging terrains and narrow access situations—are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, having expertise in health and safety standards and the ability to transport machinery independently will be advantageous in this procurement process.

## Notice

Worcester City Council invited Quotes from Potential Contractors for the provision of stump grinding services. The Appointed Contractor will: i. provide a diverse and resilient service to a varied array of environments ii. work in privately owned gardens with narrow access iii. work in hard to access wood lands with potentially rough terrain iv. work in public open spaces v. under take works on the public highways vi. be chainsaw qualified in order to reduce stumps left at height vii. demonstrate a contemporary knowledge of health and safety viii. have the means to independently transport all required machinery ix. have the correct training and awareness for the role x. provide all necessary equipment needed to provide the service to a high standard The Council reserves the right not to accept any of the Quotes received. Potential Contractors are advised to read the Quote documents carefully to ensure that they are fully familiar with the nature and extent of the obligations to be accepted by them if their Quote is accepted by the Council. Additional information: The awarded contract value is approximate as bidders quoted against scenario jobs and we are unable to foresee how much work will be needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed686b-8749-4ca7-b2de-3598223300c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIRES TREE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed686b-8749-4ca7-b2de-3598223300c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed686b-8749-4ca7-b2de-3598223300c8
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bfac39bd-53f6-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

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