HCC Feb 2025 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services

Concepts

• hertford
• tree maintenance
• horticultural services
• treework services
• treework service
• treework
• tree cutting
• agricultural and horticultural products
• tree pruning, hedge trimming
• tree clearing

Location

Hertfordshire:

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Hertfordshire County Council

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Description

Hertfordshire County Council are out to tender for the Provision of Framework Agreement for a Treework Service.

Total Quantity or Scope

Hertfordshire County Council is out to procurement for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Services.This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Treework Service for Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or HCC). The Framework Agreement provides HCC and other bodies e.g. Housing Associations, with a professional arboriculture service covering all aspects of tree works in schools and other properties throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Comprehensive surveys may also be occasionally required followed by detailed reports with prioritised recommendations. The delivery of the service is dependent on meeting the Council’s requirements and may involve emergency works and the need for out of hours work.Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement document.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term of four years, plus an allowance for any additional spend, if required. There will be no extension.For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual spend is approximately £250,000.00. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

CPV Codes

• 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
• 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
• 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
• 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
• 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
• 77300000 - Horticultural services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

N/A

Other Information

Further details of the requirement are in the tender documents.Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidanceThis is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award the Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Agreement.