Tender

SC21018 - Abandoned Vehicles Collection Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Aug 2021 at 09:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently seeking to procure services for the collection of abandoned vehicles under the title "SC21018 - Abandoned Vehicles Collection Services." This initiative falls within the refuse and waste-related services category and is set to take place in the Kent region of England. The procurement process is active, with a tender period ending on 9th September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd September 2021, lasting for 24 months, with an option for a further extension of 24 months. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest through the Kent Business Portal to access the tender documentation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the waste management and vehicle recovery sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in the recovery, transportation, and disposal of vehicles, especially those accustomed to working within local government frameworks, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With the potential for contract splitting into two lots, businesses can strategically align their proposals to target either West Kent or Mid and East Kent, thereby enhancing their chances of securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC21018 - Abandoned Vehicles Collection Services

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the Council) has a statutory duty as a waste disposal council (WDA) for the receipt and onward processing / disposal of Abandoned Vehicles in Kent. The Council is looking to procure these services, which involves the recovery, transportation, temporary storage and often final disposal of Abandoned Vehicles found within the Kent boundary. Abandoned Vehicles are reported by District Councils directly to the supplier once they have attempted to contact the owner. Should the owner not wish to reclaim their vehicle, the supplier will be responsible for disposing of the vehicle. The Council requires a contract(s) for Abandoned Vehicle Services for a period of 24 months from the 22 September 2021 to 21 September 2023, with the option of an additional 24-month extension if required. The Council can split this contract into two Lots if required, as follows: * Lot 1 - West Kent (Dartford, Sevenoaks, Gravesham, Tonbridge and Malling & Tunbridge Wells) * Lot 2 - Mid and East Kent (Maidstone, Swale, Ashford, Canterbury, Thanet, Dover & Folkestone & Hythe. Please 'Register an Intertest' in this opportunity via the online Kent Business Portal to gain automatic access to the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa9b4c4d-8c98-415e-afc4-711e13634431
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2021 - 21 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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