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KMPT Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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12 Feb 2025 at 17:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust has awarded a contract for Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service, titled "KMPT Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service." This tender falls under the industry category of Grounds maintenance services (CPV: 77314000) and includes additional classifications such as tree pruning and hedge trimming. The contract is scheduled to start on 16th January 2025 and will last for five years, with a possible extension up to a maximum of seven years. The contracting location is mainly around Kent and Medway, including urban centres such as Maidstone, Medway, and Canterbury. The tender follows the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and involves an estimated total contract value of GBP 816,300. Key tasks include grass cutting, shrub and hedge maintenance, and the cleaning of grounds and pathways. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the awarded contract was announced on 12th February 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in landscaping, horticulture, and maintenance of green spaces. With the emphasis on both periodic and core tasks, companies with expertise in these areas will find ample scope to showcase and expand their service offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the extensive and detailed nature of the maintenance services required. The supplier, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Limited, will collaborate closely with the Authority to enhance service delivery and achieve value for money. The contractual provision for annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index ensures a stable financial environment for the contracted business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KMPT Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (the "Authority") has awarded a Contract for the provision of a fully inclusive Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service across the Authority's sites. The Supplier will ensure that all sites are maintained to a high standard for the Authority's patients, visitors and staff to reflect the requirements of the client, the care quality commission (CQC) and NHS Patient lead assessments of the care environment (PLACE). The Contract commenced on 16th January 2025 for a period of five (5) years. The term may be extended, provided that the duration of the Contract shall be no longer than seven (7) years in total. The Authority has procured this Contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Authority's Standing Financial Instructions. The Authority has awarded one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Contract specification. The Authority is a large Mental Health NHS Trust, providing a full range of adult mental health and learning disability services to our local population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. The Authority's services are predominantly provided around key urban centres including Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury. A range of services are also provided in community locations, reflecting the urban and rural mix of the area. Each year, the Authority cares for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. The Authority will work collaboratively with the Supplier of the Grounds and Gardens Maintenance Service to achieve its ambitions of making a 'cared for environment' and help the Authority to meet user expectations. The Supplier will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract. Core tasks will include, but not be limited to, * Grass cutting; * Shrub/herbaceous bed maintenance; * Hedge maintenance; * Cleaning of grounds, pathways free of moss; and * Court yard works (TBD). Periodic tasks will include, but not be limited to: * Grass edging; * Tree surveys and tree works resulting from surveys; * Young tree maintenance; and * Replacement of shrubs and plants. Additional information: The values stated in this notice represent the Authority's estimate of the total contract value over its entire term, including any possible extension(s), at the time of contract award. The Contract includes a mechanism for the Supplier to apply for an uplift to the fixed Contract charges annually, based on the Consumer Price Index. The values stated in this notice are exclusive of any potential future uplifts to the Contract charges permitted in accordance with the Contract terms and conditions. The Authority does not guarantee any value associated with this notice, and charges for services provided by the Supplier shall be strictly in accordance with the signed Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f86e72-9a1e-4d32-bd39-c971e62efb5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c69ef2d-fca1-495e-8cf1-6369e0a1255e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77330000 - Floral-display services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£816,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£816,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2032 Over 5 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 AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
kmpt.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
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
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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