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Published 28 Aug 2025, 12:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Arboriculture Services

Official notice

Authority: Staffordshire County Council (Local council)·On behalf of: South Staffordshire Council

Framework agreement9 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: West Midlands (UKG2)
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,248,720total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 2 Oct 2025awarded 26 Nov 2025
Awarded to Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd +3 more15 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 7 Dec 2027 · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensions · starts 8 Dec 2025

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Council has procured a Framework Agreement for the provision of arboriculture services including tree surgery and tree condition surveys. These works are an essential component in the delivery of our Corporate Tree Management Strategy and will enable us to undertake remedial works on trees that are hazardous or potentially dangerous to members of the public.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 May 2029, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Agricultural services · Forestry services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
9 bids on the busiest of 9 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 8 Dec 2025
Buyer regions
UKG2
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
0.30% of call-off value · Please refer to clause 12 in the Framework terms.
Who may buy through it

South Staffordshire District Council

Published description of the framework

Direct award and Further Competition routes. The Council can decide whether to Direct Award to rank 1 or run a Further Competition inviting all suppliers to quote for the required works.

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1NewcastleAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£144,870

Services to be carried out within the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £144,870 exc. VAT · £173,844 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #2Staffordshire MoorlandsAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£118,965

Services to be carried out within the district of Staffordshire Moorlands.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £118,965 exc. VAT · £142,758 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #3StaffordAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£178,255

Services to be carried out within the borough of Stafford.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £178,255 exc. VAT · £213,906 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #4CannockAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£152,570

Services to be carried out within the district of Cannock.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £152,570 exc. VAT · £183,084 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #5East StaffordshireAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£78,925

Services to be carried out within the borough of East Staffordshire.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £78,925 exc. VAT · £94,710 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #6LichfieldAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£95,095

Services to be carried out within the district of Lichfield.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £95,095 exc. VAT · £114,114 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #7TamworthAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£46,860

Services to be carried out within the borough of Tamworth.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £46,860 exc. VAT · £56,232 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #8South StaffordshireAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£158,180

Services to be carried out within the district of South Staffordshire.

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £158,180 exc. VAT · £189,816 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

Lot #9CountywideAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£275,000

Services to be carried out over Staffordshire

Contract period: 8 Dec 2025 – 7 Dec 2027 (2 yrs) · up to 7 Dec 2029 with extensionsValue: £275,000 exc. VAT · £330,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 1 year extensions to 7th December 2028 and 7th December 2029.
77100000 Agricultural services77200000 Forestry services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 60%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (8)
  • Standard of Work: 10%
  • Health and Safety: 10%
  • Communication and Contract Management: 10%
  • Individual Tree Works Total: 25%
  • Call Out Rates: 5%
  • Additional Items: 15%
  • Tree Condition Surveys: 15%
  • Environmental credentials: 10%
Published award criteria (8)
  • Standard of Work
  • Environmental credentials
  • Health and Safety
  • Communication and Contract Management
  • Individual Tree Works Total
  • Call Out Rates
  • Additional Items
  • Tree Condition Surveys
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot1
  • Technical & professional ability

    Staffordshire County Council requires the successful suppliers to either provide a 3rd party accreditations (or complete the long hand questions) for the below CAS sections:

    1. CAS: Health and Safety (exemptions can be ISO 45001 or SSIP scheme certificate)

    2: CAS: Environmental (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 14001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    3: CAS: Quality (exemptions can be BS EN ISO 9001 or ConstructionLine Gold)

    Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award

    The tender requires each surveyor working on this contract to demonstrate proof of competency, below are some examples that are deemed acceptable:

    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 30 - Chainsaw Maintenance/Cross Cut & Stack Timber using a chainsaw
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 31 - Fell and Process Small Trees
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 32 - Fell & Process Trees Over 380mm
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 38 - Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope & Harness
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS 39 - Certificate of Competence in Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
    • City and Guilds NPTC CS34/35 - Severing Uprooted or

    Windblown Trees Using a Chainsaw

    EQUIVALENTS CAN BE PROVIDED - please note it is the responsibility of the Supplier to evidence as part of the submission, that the equivalent solution proposed fully satisfies the requirements defined by the specification or question.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Framework Agreement for the Provision of Arboriculture Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
South Staffordshire District Council
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 May 2029
First published
28 Aug 2025, 12:29 BST
Last source update
16 Dec 2025, 12:24 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 7 Nov 2025
Authority reference
IA3649
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-051931
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural servicesForestry services
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG2)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f43 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Risks

Local Government Re-organisation

1.1 In December 2024 the Government issued a White Paper on Local Government Re-Organisation entitled the "English Devolution White Paper".

1.2 In March 2025 Staffordshire County Council submitted their suggested re-organisation plan to the Government and are awaiting a response.

1.3 Final proposals will be submitted in November 2025 and implementation of the changes is expected by Government to be by 2028 at the earliest.

1.4 Whilst the expected impact of most changes to Local Government will be settled at Government Level (Change in Law) please be aware that it may be government policy or expedient that any affected party will be recommended to agree bi-lateral or multi-lateral changes to their existing contractual arrangements.

1.5 Updates on proposals and changes can be found on the Staffordshire County Council Website and at other media outlets

2 The parties agree that in the event of a Local Government Re-organisation:-

2.1 that reorganisation of local authorities may result in the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in part to a successor authority or successor authorities. Such transfer assignment or novation shall not constitute a breach or require consent and the [contracting party] consents to the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in parts to any successor authority(ies) established under the local government reorganisation legislation and that as a consequence the obligations and rights under this Agreement shall continue to apply and be enforceable by or against any successor authority(ies) following a local government reorganisation; and

2.2 the parties acknowledge that if applicable the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply and agree to comply with all consequential and reasonable obligations arising thereunder

2.3 the parties acknowledge that any new organisation(s) may utilise or create and manage all and any existing or required framework agreements relating to the provision of the [goods and] services provided under this current agreement.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
2 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
25 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 0.30% of call-off value · Please refer to clause 12 in the Framework terms.
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The tender documents are available through Staffordshire County Councils e-tendering system 'Proactis'.

supplierlive.proactisp2p.com ↗

All bids must be submitted back to Proactis prior to the tender deadline. Any questions regarding the tender must go through the e-tendering system via the message function.

Timeline

28 Aug 2025 → 16 Dec 2025 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    28 Aug 2025, 12:29 BST
  2. Clarification questions by392 days ago
    25 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends386 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    2 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by349 days ago
    7 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent331 days ago
    26 Nov 2025
  6. Contract starts319 days ago
    8 Dec 2025
  7. Latest notice published311 days ago
    16 Dec 2025, 12:24 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Aug 2025
  1. First tender notice published
    28 Aug 2025, 12:29 BST
  2. Contract award notice published
    26 Nov 2025, 17:35 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    26 Nov 2025, 17:35 GMT
  4. Contract details notice published
    16 Dec 2025, 12:24 GMT
    UK7
  5. Contract signature expected
    16 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 427 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 99 from SMEs · busiest of 9 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 16 Dec 2025

£152,570 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 3 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 3 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Newcastle2 awards
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£144,87026 Nov 2025Awarded
N & J Tree Services LtdSME22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£144,87026 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 4 · Cannock3 awards
REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029ceiling above26 Nov 2025Awarded
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029ceiling above26 Nov 2025Awarded
Beechwood Trees and Landscapes LimitedSME22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029ceiling above26 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 5 · East Staffordshire3 awards
REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£78,92526 Nov 2025Awarded
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£78,92526 Nov 2025Awarded
N & J Tree Services LtdSME22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£78,92526 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 6 · Lichfield3 awards
REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£95,09526 Nov 2025Awarded
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£95,09526 Nov 2025Awarded
Beechwood Trees and Landscapes LimitedSME22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£95,09526 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 7 · Tamworth3 awards
REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£46,86026 Nov 2025Awarded
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£46,86026 Nov 2025Awarded
Beechwood Trees and Landscapes LimitedSME22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£46,86026 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 8 · South Staffordshire1 award
REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029Extensions: 2 x 1 years to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029£158,18026 Nov 2025Awarded

Contracts

All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £158,180, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 5 - East Staffordshire · N & J Tree Services LtdSME

    Signed
    16 Dec 2025
    Value
    £78,925
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 1 - Newcastle · N & J Tree Services LtdSME

    Signed
    16 Dec 2025
    Value
    £144,870
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 2 - Staffordshire Moorlands

    Signed
    16 Dec 2025
    Value
    £118,965
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 3 - Stafford

    Signed
    16 Dec 2025
    Value
    £178,255
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 1 - Newcastle · Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £144,870
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 4 - Cannock · REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £152,570
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 4 - Cannock · Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £152,570
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 4 - Cannock · Beechwood Trees and Landscapes LimitedSME

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £152,570
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 5 - East Staffordshire · REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £78,925
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 5 - East Staffordshire · Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £78,925
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 6 - Lichfield · REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £95,095
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 6 - Lichfield · Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £95,095
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 6 - Lichfield · Beechwood Trees and Landscapes LimitedSME

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £95,095
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 7 - Tamworth · REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £46,860
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 7 - Tamworth · Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £46,860
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 7 - Tamworth · Beechwood Trees and Landscapes LimitedSME

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £46,860
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 8 - South Staffordshire · REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTD

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 8 - South Staffordshire

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 8 - South Staffordshire

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

  • Lot 9 - Countywide

    Signed
    9 Dec 2025
    Value
    £275,000
    Period
    22 Dec 2025 – 21 Dec 2027 · up to 21 Dec 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The term may be extended by 2 x 12 months to extend to 21st December 2028 and 21st December 2029 on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Newcastle8final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one80—
2 · Staffordshire Moorlands8final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one80—
3 · Stafford9final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one90—
4 · Cannock9final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one90—
5 · East Staffordshire9final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one90—
6 · Lichfield8final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one80—
7 · Tamworth8final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one80—
8 · South Staffordshire7final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one70—
9 · Countywide8final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one80—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Staffordshire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PZDG-2995-QQMD 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,, Stafford, West Midlands, ST16 2DHContact email

Other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • BEECHWOOD TREES AND LANDSCAPES LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07075877GB-PPON: PVGC-4613-MJHM Oak Farm Nursery, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2ADContact email
  • N & J TREE SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05319607GB-PPON: PRRZ-4919-BXMT Willfields Willfield Lane, Stoke On Trent, West Midlands, ST6 8SNContact email
  • REYNOLDS TREE SURGERY LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 14045356GB-PPON: PZBV-1243-HWLH 26 The Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8SDContact email
  • THOMPSON TREE SERVICES (UK) LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09292632GB-PPON: PLYV-4112-XDXQ Ashleigh House Cromford Road, Matlock, East Midlands, DE4 4FRContact email

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