Award

Adverse weather winter gritting and snow clearing service

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 12:11

Tender

27 Oct 2021 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

East Kent Hospitals University, a significant NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, has recently completed the award for a contract regarding the "Adverse weather winter gritting and snow clearing service". This procurement, classified under snow-clearing services, was conducted through an open procedure and primarily serves the Trust's main hospital sites located in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, and Margate. The contract period started on 4th January 2022 and lasts until 3rd January 2026, with the award made to Mitie Landscapes Ltd. on 9th December 2021, amounting to £119,672. Notably, the procurement method indicated an open tender process that was below threshold, ensuring it was accessible for competitive bidding.

This tender opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in snow-clearing and adverse weather management services, including those offering vehicular solutions like gritter vehicles. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to take part, as the contracting authority aims to foster a diverse supplier base. Engaging in this procurement can lead to ongoing contracts, facilitating business growth and enhancing service capabilities in response to weather-related challenges across the East Kent region.

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Notice Title

Adverse weather winter gritting and snow clearing service

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary company of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. We are issuing this notice in connection with a contract award made to a suitably experienced provider of preventative and reactive 24/7/365 adverse weather gritting and snow clearance service across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's main hospital sites (located in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Margate) to ensure that they are accessible, open and safe at all times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5fd5111-955c-405c-912b-34bbf292f464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fba9fa-40f5-4b1b-b5a8-3a73f7236b72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 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
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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