Scope
Reference
1097
Description
As part of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and Local Authority Treescape fund requirements, Essex County Council has procured the service of suppliers for the watering and maintenance of 2151 urban standard trees across the county in 2025, 1894 in summer 2026 and 578 in summer 2027.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Northern Cluster
Description
This service includes the watering and maintenance of trees located in the north of Essex.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Southern Cluster
Description
This service includes the watering and maintenance of trees located in the south of Essex.
Contract 1. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 1 - Northern Cluster)
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Northern Cluster
Supplier
Contract value
- £269,450 excluding VAT
- £323,340 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 August 2025 to 31 December 2027
- 2 years, 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to project plan and timescales | The supplier should deliver the service in accordance with section 6 of the specification and in line with the Contractors tender submission in Schedule 3 of the Terms and Conditions. |
1 months |
| Reporting frequency and quality | In accordance with section 6.9 of the Specification, as a minimum, all reports are to be submitted either monthly or in accordance with timescales outlined in he Contractors tender submission,... |
1 months |
| Customer Service | In line with section 6.15 of the Specification, Technical support requests and queries regarding quality, invoicing or complaints to be acknowledged within 2 working days and a resolution agreed... |
1 months |
| Social Value | The contractor is to provide quarterly reporting on all initiatives carried out as per its Social Value Plan in accordance with section 8.6 of the Specification. |
3 months |
Signed contract documents
1097 Lot 1 (Northern Cluster) Contract - Signed.pdf
Contract for Lot 1
Contract 2. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 2 - Southern Cluster)
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Southern Cluster
Supplier
Contract value
- £332,050 excluding VAT
- £398,460 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 August 2025 to 31 December 2027
- 2 years, 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to project plan and timescales | The supplier should deliver the service in accordance with section 6 of the specification and in line with the Contractors tender submission in Schedule 3 of the Terms and Conditions. |
1 months |
| Reporting Frequency and Quality | In accordance with section 6.9 of the Specification, as a minimum, all reports are to be submitted either monthly or in accordance with timescales outlined in the Contractors tender submission,... |
1 months |
| Customer Service | In line with section 6.15 of the Specification, Technical support requests and queries regarding quality, invoicing or complaints to be acknowledged within 2 working days and a resolution agreed... |
1 months |
| Social Value | The contractor is to provide quarterly reporting on all initiatives carried out as per its Social Value Plan in accordance with section 8.6 of the Specification. |
3 months |
Signed contract documents
1097 Lot 2 (Sorthern Cluster) Contract - Signed.pdf
Contract for Lot 2
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ESSEX TREE CARE LTD
- Companies House: 09692713
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMTV-2769-HYPG
Unit 10 80 Lytham Road
Preston
PR2 3AQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@essextreecareltd.co.uk
Website: https://essextreecareltd.co.uk/
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 1 - Northern Cluster)
Contract 2. 1097 Tree Watering and Maintenance (Lot 2 - Southern Cluster)
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Benedict Itoyah
Email: Benedict.Itoyah@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government