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

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Hertfordshire County Council are out to tender for the Provision of Framework Agreement for a Treework Service. 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. Lot 1: 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.