Provision of Tree and Countryside Framework - Pre-Market Engagement

Guildford Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-067ce9Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning

Estimated value

£5.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

07 Apr 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Guildford and Waverley Borough Council is seeking to gain insight into the practicality, capacity, feasibility, and deliverability of a potential new framework for the provision of tree and countryside maintenance services. To support this, the Council is inviting providers to participate in a market engagement exercise to help refine the specification and structure for this commission. Guildford and Waverley Borough Council would like to present it's proposed framework approach. Information gathered through this process will help inform the development of a future Tree and Countryside Maintenance Framework, should the Council decide to proceed with procurement. Your expertise will help ensure it is clear, robust, and accurately reflects the required scope and quality of service delivery. Constructive comments and suggestions to enhance clarity, completeness, and overall effectiveness as both a contractual and operational document are especially welcome. A face to face engagement event for this commission is scheduled on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, further details will be provided once you have expressed your interest in this market engagement. Please email to procurement@guildford.gov.uk with your interest.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-067ce9
Total value
£5,000,000 excluding VAT
£6,000,000 including VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
03000000
03452000
77000000
77300000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Award Criteria30%price