Tender

SS16077 Urban Grass Shrubs & Hedges

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2017 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the contract titled "SS16077 Urban Grass Shrubs & Hedges." This project falls under the landscaping work category and involves essential services such as urban grass cutting and maintenance of shrub beds and hedges across four districts: Thanet, Canterbury, Maidstone, and Dartford, with plans to expand to two additional districts, Swale and Gravesham. The tendering phase is open until 1st September 2017, with the total contract value set at £1,625,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the landscaping and maintenance sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that specialise in landscaping work, especially those with experience in urban maintenance and public sector contracts, will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this contract can also help businesses enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS16077 Urban Grass Shrubs & Hedges

Notice Description

The main service area comprises urban grass cutting. Maintenance of shrub beds and urban hedges owned by KCC is also undertaken. This procurement exercise initially will cover four districts in two lots: Thanet & Canterbury, Maidstone & Dartford. Two additional districts Swale and Gravesham will be added, one to each lot, when current arrangements for them expire (Canterbury, Thanet & Swale and Maidstone, Dartford & Gravesham).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5c423c1-6add-4501-a7c8-85b53b54a38d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee741877-01a2-4965-9d39-5e81f2b0c975
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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