Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Accredited Horticulture and Chainsaw Training for Durham County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£40,444.00
SupplierEast Durham College
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2026

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to East Durham College for the provision of City & Guilds/NPTC accredited horticultural training and assessment on an as and when required basis.

The contract covers initial and refresher training across seven lots, including chainsaw maintenance and tree felling, basic tree climbing and aerial tree rescue, use of chainsaw from a MEWP, pole powered pruning, techniques for dealing with damaged trees, safe use of woodchipper, and safe use of pesticides and hand held applications.

The contract value is AUD 40,444.

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