Green Team Natural Environment and Highways Operations Contract with Somerset Wood Recycling

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North Somerset Council awarded a contract to Somerset Wood Recycling for the Green Team (Natural Environment and Highways Operations) Contract.

The contract covers planned project work and client-led maintenance tasks focused on improving North Somerset Council's Parks & Open Space, Public Realm, and Highways Operation assets.

It includes control of common weeds in highway and public realm areas, treatment of injurious and invasive weeds in selected areas, and provision of vocational skills training and rehabilitation opportunities for vulnerable people from disadvantaged social groups, offering a route back into employment.

The team will operate in a real work environment, meeting deadlines and productivity outcomes, with operations such as painting, general repairs, furniture and signage installation, and fabrication of bespoke street furniture, as well as client-led grounds and habitat management maintenance tasks including minor works.

The initial term is five years (60 months) with an option to extend up to a further five years (60 months), for a maximum duration of ten years (120 months).

The estimated contract value is £1,100,000 for the maximum term.