Scope
Description
MSV Housing Group is establishing a framework for the provision of Tree Works (Arboricultural Services), including hedge pruning, stump removal and re-instatement. The Contract also includes emergency tree works to address situations where for example a tree is at risk of failing or a tree is blocking a road etc. In the event of emergency tree works being required, Suppliers MUST be able to attend site within one (1) hour of receiving notification from MSV Housing Group. MSV Housing Group detailed requirements are as set out in the Specification
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 April 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
Not applicable
Framework operation description
Once the Framework Agreement has been set up, MSV Housing intends to award a contract to the supplier whose bid for a place on this Lot of the Framework scored the highest following the evaluation of bids.
(Note that this represents MSV Housing's current intention with respect to the award of the MSV Housing Contract. As an alternative, MSV Housing reserves the right to hold a mini competition amongst the framework suppliers appointed to this framework to determine who to award the contract to, if it considers it appropriate to do so.)
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Under this Lot of the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts as and when services are required:
MSV Housing and any entity or joint venture company that MSV Housing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
-Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). "Social Housing Provider" for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if MSV Housing consents
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| General Tree Works | Price | 40% |
| Emergency Works | Price | 20% |
| Community benefits and social value | Quality | 10% |
| Site specific risk assessment | Quality | 7.5% |
| Arboricultural Method Statement | Quality | 7.5% |
| Staff management and training | Quality | 5% |
| Emergency works | Quality | 5% |
| Environmental impact | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHQB-8957-MYNQ
7th Floor, Trafford House, Chester Road
Manchester
M32 0RS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government