---
title: "Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059c71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c71

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has finalised the procurement process for their "Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025" tender, with RUSKINS TREES & SOIL BIOLOGY LTD awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on tree inspection and maintenance in Southend. The council, a sub-central government authority, conducted this process within the UKH31 region. The contract, valued at £150,000 net, was signed on 4th September 2025 and is set to commence on 19th October 2025, running until 1st September 2026. This below threshold procurement was completed using an unspecified procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in arboriculture and landscaping services, particularly those with expertise in tree management and maintenance, such as pruning and cutting. Companies like RUSKINS TREES & SOIL BIOLOGY LTD, which has a proven track record in the industry, show that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can successfully compete and secure contracts with local government bodies. Businesses looking to grow in this sector may find opportunities by aligning themselves with public contracts that focus on environmental and landscape services offered by local councils.

## Notice

Inspection of trees in Southend Service Parks & Open Spaces

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057418-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSKINS TREES & SOIL BIOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057418-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ruskins.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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