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title: "SC22137 Weed Control Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-15"
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# SC22137 Weed Control Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-487b4bf3-98e0-467a-9eb9-c7f4c6bee57d

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is awarding a contract for Weed Control Services with a total value of £3,500,000. The procurement method used is a selective, negotiated procedure. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The services fall under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award made on February 10, 2023. The contract is intended to maintain road safety for highway users.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in weed control services for statutory obligations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this contract. Businesses must be capable of performing programmed weed treatment on the highway network within the specified timeframes. The location of the services is in England, United Kingdom, specifically within the Kent area.

## Notice

the Council carries out weed control services along its highway network to satisfy its statutory obligation to help keep roads safe for all highway users and to maintain its infrastructure. The main activities required under this contract consist of the following: Weed control on roads, footways, detached footways / alleyways and hard surface / paved areas The treatment of injurious weeds such as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed Other programmed activities Ad-hoc works Contractors are expected to have the knowledge and experience to carry out programmed weed treatment on the highway network to the time periods set out in this Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445a0034-4bc0-48dc-9c19-61b21e8bca4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; JAPANESE KNOTWEED; LANGUARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 15 May 2023 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445a0034-4bc0-48dc-9c19-61b21e8bca4e
- 26 Jul 2022 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dfcb69a-c63b-47b8-884e-e6235be6de4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445a0034-4bc0-48dc-9c19-61b21e8bca4e
  15th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dfcb69a-c63b-47b8-884e-e6235be6de4c
  26th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=449423f2-eb0c-ed11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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