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title: "SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance"
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# SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a023d65-880d-4b5e-a178-aea0491aa0de

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance." This procurement, under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, was conducted through a selective negotiated procedure. The contract's scope involves routine and ad-hoc vegetation clearance on public rights of way across different areas in Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, and others, with operations expected to begin on 18th April 2025 and lasting until 19th April 2032. The procurement, valued at £3.2 million, closed its tender period on 19th August 2024 and aims to address statutory requirements involving multiple zones within the region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in environmental and landscaping services. Providers with expertise in handling large-scale vegetation management and experience in public infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete. The division of work into ten geographical lots allows businesses to specialise in particular areas, catering to the Council’s preference for locally based solutions. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish a long-term working relationship with a reputable public authority like Kent County Council.

## Notice

Kent County Council (the Council) require a contract for a number of providers to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way (PRoW); a statutory requirement. The contract will be 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 Council (on behalf of the Public Rights of Way and Access Service (PRoW)) is looking to put in place new Contracts to fulfill the statutory requirements of the PRoW team for the provision of vegetation clearance services on the Kent Public Rights of Way Network. The previous contract commenced in April 2018 for an initial period of 5-years with two optional 12-months extensions. Both extensions have been taken with the current extension due to expire in April 2025. It is anticipated that the planned Contracts will begin in April/June 2025. The existing multiple contracts were procured to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way; with the contract being split into 10 lots, 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 and 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de1f7d9-bfb8-44df-9cfc-d7d78b42d2bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACRES LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE; AVONDALE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; GRASSTEX; LAMB - LATORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de1f7d9-bfb8-44df-9cfc-d7d78b42d2bc
- 19 Jul 2024 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59abc62f-2078-477d-9af5-963826b34c78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de1f7d9-bfb8-44df-9cfc-d7d78b42d2bc
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59abc62f-2078-477d-9af5-963826b34c78
  19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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