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SS17035 Weed Control Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Apr 2022 at 08:56

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SS17035 Weed Control Services" contract is managed by Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the CPV code for weed-clearance services, has undergone the open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The contract was awarded on 15 March 2018, with a value of £280,000. The contract period runs from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021. Bidders were required to submit their expressions of interest by 3 January 2018 through the Kent Business Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping, environmental management, and municipal services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have local expertise in weed control and related services. Companies with experience in managing public right-of-way areas and a track record of providing similar services would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts of this nature, fostering growth within the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS17035 Weed Control Services

Notice Description

The Contractor will be responsible for weed control and other related activities on roads and footways, detached footpaths and alleyways, hard surfaced areas, PROWs (Public Rights of Way), cycle routes and rural road footpaths within the districts it is responsible for. Contractors are expected to have local knowledge and experience to deliver the service described in Schedules 6 and 7. Bidders should note that all expressions of interest must be submitted through the Kent Business Portal, an email is not sufficient

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072fedbe-c48b-42cf-a38a-e8b03f4faf0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LANGUARD

WEEDFREE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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