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title: "HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services - AWARD"
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# HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services - AWARD

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a4fbd4-263c-4b0b-947d-2bf333cd8eac

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has concluded the procurement for a Framework Agreement focusing on Treework Services titled "HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services - AWARD". This procurement, classified under CPV code 77211500, encompasses a comprehensive scope of tree-maintenance services, including pruning and cutting, within the East of England. The process reached the award stage on 14th July 2025, with the framework set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The open procedure method was selected to ensure transparency and competition, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to public works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in arboriculture and environmental services, particularly those proficient in tree maintenance, cutting, and horticultural services. The framework agreement allows successful suppliers to cater not only to Hertfordshire County Council but also to other bodies like Housing Associations, thereby expanding their business prospects. Suitable businesses would be those capable of responsive service delivery, including emergency operations and out-of-hours work, as this framework necessitates agile and reliable service provision. Multiple suppliers, such as Fletchers Trees Ltd and John O'Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Ltd, were successfully awarded, demonstrating the value of diverse expertise in fulfilling the contract's requirements.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or HCC) is out to procurement for a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Treework Service. The Framework Agreement provides HCC and other bodies e.g. Housing Associations, with a professional arboriculture service covering all aspects of tree works in schools and other properties throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Comprehensive surveys may also be occasionally required followed by detailed reports with prioritised recommendations. The delivery of the service is dependent on meeting the Council's requirements and may involve emergency works and the need for out of hours work. Further details of the requirement are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement document. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cca768-0cf6-41ee-8df5-dfc11eeebca8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | FLETCHERS TREES; GRISTWOOD AND TOMS; JOHN O'CONNER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; PRINCIPAL TREES; SHIRE TREES; THE BLUE TREE COMPANY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cca768-0cf6-41ee-8df5-dfc11eeebca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cca768-0cf6-41ee-8df5-dfc11eeebca8
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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