---
title: "Outdoor Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594263"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-19"
---

# Outdoor Services Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594263

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is seeking to engage suppliers through an open tender for the "Outdoor Services Framework," aimed at providing garden care, arboricultural services, and various outdoor services. The tender process is currently active, with the tender period set to end on 12th September 2019. The council, located in Kilmarnock, has classified this procurement under general public services and expects bids to be submitted electronically via the specified online platform. This framework includes three lots focusing on garden care and voids, arboricultural services, and ad-hoc outdoor services, with the potential for contract extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and outdoor services sectors, particularly for those offering garden care, tree maintenance, and other related services. Companies of various sizes, from SMEs to larger firms, may find this framework appealing due to its extensive requirements and the chance for long-term partnerships with East Ayrshire Council. With ample demand for quality outdoor services, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and competitive pricing are likely to thrive in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Outdoor Services framework for provision of garden care, Arboricultural services and ad-hoc outdoor services.

### Lot Information

Ad-Hoc Services

Ad-hoc outdoor services, not covered by Garden Care or Arbo lots of this framework. Includes one-off cuts to grass, hedges, pruning, removal of bushes and shrubs etc.

Renewal: Two x one year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council.

Garden Care and Voids

Provision of garden care and maintenance on behalf of Outdoor Services department from April to October.

Renewal: Two x one year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council.

Arboricultural Services

Various Arboricultural services including felling and sectional felling, crown reduction, thinning and lifting, limb/branch removal and reduction, removal of windblown trees and stump grinding.

Renewal: Two x one year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372604 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In 2, 3 or 4 years, subject to departmental requirements. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AYRSHIRE TREE SURGEONS; COMPLETE WEED CONTROL (SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST; IDVERDE LTD (FORMALLY THE LANDSCAPE GROUP; JOHN O'CONNER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; K IMRIE TREE CARE; LJX; TD TREE & LAND SERVICES; TIVOLI GROUP; TRAC ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77341000 - Tree pruning

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372604
- 13 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363319

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363319
  Outdoor Services Framework - Outdoor Services framework for provision of garden care, Arboricultural services and ad-hoc outdoor services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372604
  Outdoor Services Framework - Outdoor Services framework for provision of garden care, Arboricultural services and ad-hoc outdoor services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594263
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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