---
title: "Provision of Custodianship and volunteer management services of countryside sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dc4f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-22"
---

# Provision of Custodianship and volunteer management services of countryside sites

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dc4f

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## Summary

The South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Custodianship and volunteer management services of countryside sites, classified under the environmental protection industry category. The contract, with a total value of £497,547 GBP, was signed on 16th May 2024. The successful supplier, Earth Trust, will manage sites relying on volunteers and ecological enhancement. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is now active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in environmental protection and volunteer management services. Companies with expertise in managing sensitive ecological sites and coordinating volunteer activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of community groups is crucial, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on social and environmental responsibility. The contract period for this opportunity extends until 30th September 2028, offering a stable and long-term engagement for the selected supplier.

## Notice

The council's management of the sites relies heavily on the use of groups of volunteers drawn from the local communities. All of the sites are managed to enhance their ecological value and several of the sites are subject to biological designations. A successful contractor would be expected to have experience of working on sensitive sites and an understanding of the biological processes that maintain their special interest

### Lot Information

Lot 1

All of the sites are managed to enhance their ecological value and several of the sites are subject to biological designations. A successful contractor would be expected to have experience of working on sensitive sites and an understanding of the biological processes that maintain their special interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016089-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £497,547 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARTH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 05:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016089-2024
- 26 Jun 2023 at 07:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018044-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southoxon.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7a043264-ef13-ee11-8123-005056b64545

## Provenance

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