This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 10:01

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 10:21

Planning

22 May 2024 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the "SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance" contract, which involves the provision of services for clearing vegetation on Public Rights of Way in Kent. This tender falls under the category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, classified under the CPV code 90000000. The contract is divided into 10 geographical lots, with services spanning areas such as Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, and more. The procurement was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the award phase was completed as of 9th July 2025. The contract was awarded to various suppliers including Lamb-Latore Limited and Avondale Landscapes Limited, with active contracts signed as of 18th April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental services and vegetation management. Businesses experienced in dealing with public and municipal contracts would find this tender especially rewarding, given the focus on routine and ad-hoc vegetation clearance across multiple locations. The division of the contract into lots allows smaller firms to participate without the need for widespread operational capacity. The long-term nature of the contract, with provisions for extensions, promises stability and potential for ongoing business development for successful bidders. Additionally, the procurement method ensures a fair, competitive landscape encouraging new market entrants alongside established providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) are awarding a contract for a number of providers to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way (PRoW); a statutory requirement. The contract is split into 10 lots, combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths. Public Rights of Way consist of four different levels of access: * Public Footpath (FP) for pedestrian use; * Public Bridleway (BR) for equestrian, pedestrian and pedal cyclists use; * Restricted Byway (RB) a carriageway for use by non-motorised vehicles, equestrians and pedestrians; and * Byways Open to All Traffic (BW) a carriageway for use by all forms of traffic. The awarded suppliers are required to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way; combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths, with a 30-day turnaround time. The breakdown of lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe Lot 2 - Canterbury and Thanet Lot 3 - Dover Lot 4 - Swale Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham Lot 6 - Maidstone Lot 7 - Sevenoaks Lot 8 - Tonbridge & Malling Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells Lot 10 - North Downs Way PLEASE NOTE: - The minimum and maximum values, as stated with the Lot Award of Contracts' are applicable to the services as a whole, as opposed to each Lot. - The funding allocated per lot may vary, depending on service requirements and volumes within each financial year - The maximum value of the contract is an estimation, and a 10% increase as been included to account for demand.

Lot Information

Lot 10 - North Downs Way

Lot 10 - North Downs Way

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 1 - Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 2 - Canterbury and Thanet

Lot 2 - Canterbury & Thanet

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 3 - Dover

Lot 3 - Dover

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 4 - Swale

Lot 4 - Swale

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham

Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 6 - Maidstone

Lot 6 - Maidstone

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 7 - Sevenoaks

Lot 7 - Sevenoaks

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 8 - Tonbridge & Malling

Lot 8 Tonbridge & Malling

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells

Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038453-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Acres Landscaping & Maintenance Limited

Avondale Landscapes Limited

Grasstex LTD

Lamb-Latore Limited

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