AwardedAwarded 27 October 2026

PLACE1246ET Heartwood Community Forest - Tree Planting, Maintenance and Fencing

Derbyshire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Derbyshire County Council awarded grounds maintenance work to Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd on 27 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £2,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 30 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest is a part of England's Community Forests; this project aims to support regeneration and growth whilst creating a better place for local communities and wildlife. As part of the project, Derbyshire County Council (DCC) are seeking a contractor to supply, plant and maintain tree's and fencing for the landowners that have been successful in obtaining a grant.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd (SME)£2,500,000
Awarded 27 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice c8e8ae11-f09c-4fa2-90bb-fe91478a0f58-919497

About the buyer

Procurements

322

Awards

191

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From notice c8e8ae11-f09c-4fa2-90bb-fe91478a0f58-919497 on Contracts Finder, first published 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.