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title: "SS17035 Weed Control Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f4582e0-06c6-4638-8a95-92a38a8e3f58"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# SS17035 Weed Control Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f4582e0-06c6-4638-8a95-92a38a8e3f58

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SS17035 Weed Control Services" contract is managed by Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the CPV code for weed-clearance services, has undergone the open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The contract was awarded on 15 March 2018, with a value of £280,000. The contract period runs from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021. Bidders were required to submit their expressions of interest by 3 January 2018 through the Kent Business Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping, environmental management, and municipal services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have local expertise in weed control and related services. Companies with experience in managing public right-of-way areas and a track record of providing similar services would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts of this nature, fostering growth within the competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

The Contractor will be responsible for weed control and other related activities on roads and footways, detached footpaths and alleyways, hard surfaced areas, PROWs (Public Rights of Way), cycle routes and rural road footpaths within the districts it is responsible for. Contractors are expected to have local knowledge and experience to deliver the service described in Schedules 6 and 7. Bidders should note that all expressions of interest must be submitted through the Kent Business Portal, an email is not sufficient

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072fedbe-c48b-42cf-a38a-e8b03f4faf0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LANGUARD; WEEDFREE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072fedbe-c48b-42cf-a38a-e8b03f4faf0b
- 15 Nov 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f22b8a-1c5a-4d2b-95ac-fe4727652dc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072fedbe-c48b-42cf-a38a-e8b03f4faf0b
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f22b8a-1c5a-4d2b-95ac-fe4727652dc8
  15th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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