Published date: 12 June 2023
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Tree-maintenance services - 77211500
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£0 to £753,920
Procurement reference
WOLVCITY001-DN672807-99885075
Published date
12 June 2023
Closing date
14 July 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
18 September 2023
Contract end date
17 September 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Wolverhampton City Council are looking for a contractor/contractors to support the in-house team with the Provision of Tree Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The contract needs to cover all areas of Tree Maintenance and surveying works, the scope of which is briefly outlined below.
The works will comprise of but are not limited to:
Surveying and inspection of trees
To complete requested Tree inspections and reporting within the Confirm Connect database. An experienced, working knowledge of this platform is essential.
Routine Maintenance work on trees in line with BS3998
Support in the management of trees identified through inspection as being dead, dying and/or dangerous and presenting a serious risk to the safety of the public and property; or in need of pro-active management to prevent them from becoming so.
Utilisation of contractor's experience and ability to conduct larger works, including the supply of appropriate equipment and trained professionals to complete the task.
Emergency call out work
To deal with dangerous or fallen trees caused by storm damage or other unpredictable events
The new contract ensures that the Council continues to provide high standards of arboriculture inspections and maintenance alongside a commitment to sustainable practices and reduction in carbon emissions.
The key objectives for this contract are to support the in-house team in:
A collaborative long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both parties.
Continuous improvements in service provision, best practice, quality and cost control.
A focus on sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions across the contract term.
Value for money, with an open and transparent approach to operating the contract.
An excellent responsive service to the Council and other stakeholders.
The use of technology to support effective service delivery.
An experienced and effective management team to successfully provide the full range of services listed.
Continuity of services' including a seamless transfer.
A highly skilled flexible workforce
This contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with one extension period available for a further 4 years. The total contract value for the full term including extensions will be GBP753,920.
About the buyer
Contact name
Laura Bould
Address
Civic Centre
St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1902556556
Laura.bould@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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