Scope
Reference
I-4383
Description
Tree care provision is required throughout the Oxfordshire County and across a variety of site types. These include but are not limited to roads and footways; town centres; property / facilities; schools; agricultural / rural land; and rural public rights of way.
The County has been broken down into 5 different 'Lots'.
Oxford City
Cherwell
South Oxfordshire
Vale of White Horse
West Oxfordshire
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,440,000 excluding VAT
- £6,528,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 3
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 3
Lot 1. Oxford City
Description
Lot 1 - Oxford City. Any tender return must include Lot 1
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Cherwell
Description
Lot 2 - Cherwell
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. South Oxfordshire
Description
Lot 3 - South Oxfordshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Vale of White Horse
Description
Lot 4 - Vale of White Horse
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. West Oxfordshire
Description
Lot 5 - West Oxfordshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
2.5%
Framework operation description
This information is outlined in the tender documents.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Oxford City
Cherwell
South Oxfordshire
Vale of White Horse
West Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Please return your Tender via the Councils Portal at https://sebp.due-north.com/
Reference: DN774123
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 43% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 12% |
| Practical Health and Safety Assessment | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://sebp.due-north.com/
To access the tender documents, please register on the e-tendering portal using this link: https://sebp.due-north.com/
Then, search for the tender reference DN774123 to view and download the documents.
Contracting authority
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall, New Rd
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government