Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025

Southend-on-Sea City Council
East of England
19 October 2025 to 1 September 2026

Inspection of trees across various parks and open spaces to ensure public safety and health of the tree stock. The work involves professional arboricultural assessment and reporting to support ongoing maintenance and risk management of the council's green infrastructure.

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Awarded value: £150k; As published
Published: 17 September 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 4 September 2025; Ruskins
Contract length: 10 months; Ends 1 September 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of professional arboricultural inspection and tree management services for public parks, open spaces, and council-managed land assets.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
17 September 2025
Contract awardedto Ruskins
4 September 2025
Contract starts
19 October 2025
Contract ends
1 September 2026

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The buyer

Type: Council
Tree inspection contracts, 24 months: 1
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Typical tree inspection contract: £150k

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How it compares

2.8× the typical tree inspection contract (£53k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1000157/park-and-open-spaces-arborist-requirement-2025
Buyer reference: DN789420
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-059c71
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Southend-on-Sea City Council. Park and Open Spaces - Arborist requirement 2025. Contract award, 17 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1000157/park-and-open-spaces-arborist-requirement-2025 (accessed 12 October 2026).