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title: "Landscape Services Tree Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06947b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Landscape Services Tree Management

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06947b

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## Summary

Braintree District Council is initiating a procurement process through a preliminary market engagement (PME) for its "Landscape Services Tree Management" contract. This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on arboricultural services, including tree pruning and hedge trimming. The contract will primarily cover areas within Braintree, United Kingdom (UKH3 region), including parks and open spaces, corporate land, and occasionally highway verges. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to engage with the market to gather supplier insights and feedback. The procurement is being conducted as an Open Tender Process, with the potential to form a framework agreement with three to five suppliers. Interested suppliers must submit their participation details and complete a questionnaire by 22nd May 2026. Key dates also include a future notice expected by 15th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in tree management and arboricultural services, especially those capable of offering innovative approaches to inspections and plant management. The framework agreement model provides an opportunity for multiple suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to collaborate with the Braintree District Council. Companies experienced in managing diverse estate environments such as parks, corporate land, and public amenities will be well-positioned to benefit and contribute effectively. Taking part in the PME could offer additional insights and position businesses favourably when the formal tender process begins.

## Notice

Braintree District Council (the Authority), through the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP ), is seeking to engage with the market and obtain expressions of interest ahead of the procurement of Tree Management. The contract will cover the provision of arboricultural (tree management) services across the Authority's estate, primarily parks and open spaces, corporate land (including leisure centres, business parks and other public amenity areas) and, where instructed, occasional highway verges and other sites under the Authority's control. The service will be required to support the Authority's duty of care, manage risk to the public and property, and maintain the health and sustainability of the tree stock. It is anticipated that this procurement will be carried out as an Open Tender Process with a possible view to create an internal (Authority only) framework appointing between 3 to 5 suppliers. A final decision regarding the route to market will be made after market engagement has been completed.

### Planning Information

This PME exercise is intended to:
• Engage with the market to gather insights and feedback on the proposed approach/delivery model.
• Understand supplier capabilities, innovations (including approaches to inspections, programming, plant and fleet, biosecurity, and utilisation/disposal of arisings), and potential delivery models.
• Inform the development of a specification including performance measures and mobilisation expectations, and procurement strategy that reflects market conditions and best practice.
• identify any risks, barriers or opportunities to improve feasibility and value for money.
Participation in this PME is not a prerequisite for any future procurement but is strongly encouraged to help shape a more effective and informed commissioning process.
Interested suppliers are invited to email lili.roqueta@essex.gov.uk without delay. Information and a questionnaire will be forwarded for their review and completion by 22/5/26 at the latest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042420-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 10:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042420-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042420-2026
  8th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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