Award

Y23022 - Supply of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2022 at 11:38

Tender

05 Aug 2022 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has awarded a contract for the supply of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services, valued at £20,000,000 GBP. The contract period runs from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with the tender period ending on 23rd September 2022. The procurement stage is at the Award phase. The services fall under the industry category of Grounds maintenance services within the United Kingdom.

This procurement process by Kent County Council presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in grounds maintenance services, to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this tender. Interested businesses should consider the maintenance of various landscapes, sports facilities, trees, and urban environments as part of the scope of work outlined in the contract.

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Notice Title

Y23022 - Supply of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

Notice Description

Services covered by this Framework Agreement may include, but not be limited to: Soft landscaping, using traditional and non-traditional treatments. Maintenance of grassed areas Planting and maintaining shrub beds and hedges Laying or improving turf Container planting Establishing beds and borders Pruning Hard landscaping Fencing Decking Walls Patios Water features Gazebos Maintenance of sports facilities including mowing grass and line marking, Removal of snow and ice from walkways and car parks Gritting pathways and carparks. The maintenance of trees including pruning, crown raising, crown thinning, crown reduction, tree surveying and the complete removal and disposal of trees and/or stumps. Weed control including alternative methods Street furniture maintenance Play equipment maintenance Pest control Litter, fly tip and graffiti service Consultancy and planning Additional information: Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will bepresented with the opportunity.Following the instruction from herein All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. For additional information please see original FTS notice and/or the Invitation to Tender document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f560da78-7424-45ae-91b4-00f51faa71e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a359e89-f7fb-4f27-9efb-1b6c0ea1fe2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

ATM

CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

IDVERDE

MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

PGSD

TWIG TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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