---
title: "Town Centre Christmas Tree"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d26c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
---

# Town Centre Christmas Tree

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d26c

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Town Centre Christmas Tree" project, aimed at providing services related to the supply, installation, and removal of a 35ft real Christmas tree for the 2025-2026 Christmas period. The project falls under the services category, located in Darlington, UKC13 region. The procurement method adopted was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the process is currently in the Award stage with the contract status marked as active. The contract commenced on 8th November 2025 and is set to end on 14th January 2026, with a provision for renewal by three additional 12-month periods, showcasing significant opportunities for continuity and contractual extensions. The contract's gross value stood at £10,740.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in tree supply, maintenance, and seasonal decoration services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently manage direct contracts with public authorities. The procurement does not involve competitive bidding, making it more accessible for capable suppliers who can ensure timely delivery and quality service within the defined contract period. Businesses specialising in horticultural services, especially those with expertise in handling large Christmas tree installations, will find this procurement process ideal for demonstrating their capabilities and securing long-term, recurring contracts with local government entities.

## Notice

The complete supply, installation and removal of a 35ft real Christmas tree for the 2025 - 2026 Christmas period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067798-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,950 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOOD ELF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees
- 39298910 - Christmas tree
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067798-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067798-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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