Planning

Supplier Engagement - Grounds Maintenance Services

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Oct 2021 at 15:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services, with the title "Supplier Engagement - Grounds Maintenance Services." The council invites interested parties to engage regarding the future provision of these services within Tunbridge Wells, England. The council's existing contract concludes on 31 December 2022, and interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 pm on 12 November 2021. The potential opportunity may involve dividing the contract into smaller lots, making it accessible for various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and specialist suppliers within the grounds maintenance industry. By participating in this engagement process, businesses can showcase their capabilities while contributing to the services in Tunbridge Wells. Companies focusing on landscape management, horticulture, and related environmental services would be particularly well-suited to respond, as the council is keen to explore different contractual approaches that could suit a range of suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Engagement - Grounds Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the provision of Grounds Maintenance services in Tunbridge Wells. At this stage the Council is undecided about the make-up of the contract and may consider dividing the contract into smaller lots. We would welcome interest from small to medium companies and specialist suppliers. The Council's contract with its current supplier ends on 31 December 2022. Your expression of interest must be made via Kent Business Portal, and the information requested above must be provided by 12:00pm on Friday 12 November 2021 in order to be eligible for assessment. Information must be submitted via the messaging facility within the Kent Business Portal. All expressions of interest, and subsequent submissions & communications, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e4f12b8-d6fe-4e08-bee0-3f093293685a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd56813-8db2-4496-b04d-1db35183d18b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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