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title: "Greenspace Framework 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0419a0"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Greenspace Framework 2023

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0419a0

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## Summary

Dorset Council has recently awarded contracts under the "Greenspace Framework 2023", focusing on services and supplies related to agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural activities within the County of Dorset. This procurement covers multiple categories, including Arboriculture Services, Weed Control, Verge and Hedge Cutting, Playground Equipment, Sports Equipment, Safety Surfacing, and Safety Inspections. The Framework operates under an open procurement method, with awards signed on 3rd September 2024, marking the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the aforementioned categories who aim to expand their market presence within the public sector. The variety of services required, from tree-clearing to playground and sports equipment provision, provides ample opportunities for niche suppliers, especially SMEs. Businesses specialising in these areas are well-suited to compete, given the detailed quality, social value, and price criteria set forth in the procurement process, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment.

## Notice

The Council went to tender to seek providers to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of range of 'Greenspace' Services and supplies at various delivery locations throughout the County of Dorset. The lots awarded are as follows: 4 - Arboriculture Services 5 - Weed Control 6 - Verge and Hedge Cutting 7 - Playground Equipment 8 - Sports Equipment 9 - Safety Surfacing 10 - Safety Inspections The following Lots were not awarded: 1 - Countryside Access and Rights of Way 2 - Landscape Works 3 - Fencing

### Lot Information

Countryside Access and Rights of Way

For the provision of Countryside Access and Rights of Way works and services. A maximum of 8 provider will be awarded onto this Lot.

Landscape Works

For the provision of Landscape Works and Services. A maximum of 8 provider will be awarded onto this Lot.

Fencing

For the provision of Fencing. A maximum of 8 provider will be awarded onto this Lot.

Arboriculture Services

This Lot is for the provision of Arboriculture Services.

Weed Control

This Lot is for the provision of Weed Control.

Verge and Hedge Cutting

This Lot is for the provision of Verge and Hedge Cutting.

Playground Equipment

This Lot is for the provision of Playground Equipment.

Sports Equipment

This Lot is for the provision of Sports Equipment.

Safety Surfacing

This Lot is for the provision of Safety Surfacing.

Safety Inspections

This Lot is for the provision of Safety Inspections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029549-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | BOURNE VP; CONSERVATION MATTERS; DCM SURFACES; EIBE PLAY; FENCOAT SERVICES; HAGS SMP; HARDY TREE SURGEONS; HRG TREE SURGEONS; J.S.ROSE COUNTRYSIDECONTRACTOR; KNIGHTON COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT; KOMPAN; LOWTHER FORESTRY GROUP; MPS FACILITY SERVICES LTD T/A SHAWYERS; N J LAWRIE; PLAYSMART; PRO LANDSCAPES MDX; PROLUDIC; RTC SAFETY SURFACES; SOUTHERN HORTICULTURE; THE PLAY INSPECTION; THE TREE MANAGEMENT; TIMBERPLAY; UPTON SPECIALISED TREE SERVICES; VALE TREE SURGEONS; WICKSTEED LEISURE; ZIZANIA LTD T/AS COMPLETE WEED CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029549-2024
- 14 Nov 2023 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033624-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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