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title: "Giant Hogweed control & grass cutting on public rights of way in the Borough of Darlington."
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# Giant Hogweed control & grass cutting on public rights of way in the Borough of Darlington.

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf9f4ba-394a-4fb3-806a-196faf495139

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Giant Hogweed control & grass cutting on public rights of way in the Borough of Darlington" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council. This service falls under the horticultural services category (CPV 77300000) and is located in the North East of England. The contract was awarded to Landscape Solutions Limited for a total value of £80,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, in accordance with the Council's Contract Procedure Rules, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2016, concluding on 31st March 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the horticultural sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Businesses that offer landscape management, environmental services, or related agricultural capabilities would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts as they align with the ongoing needs of local councils and public authorities for sustainable land maintenance and ecological management practices.

## Notice

Giant Hogweed control & grass cutting on public rights of way in the Borough of Darlington. Additional information: Direct Award inline with the Councils Contract Procedure Rules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6624aa6f-736b-4769-91e4-9339af0e7b47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6624aa6f-736b-4769-91e4-9339af0e7b47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6624aa6f-736b-4769-91e4-9339af0e7b47
  20th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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