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title: "Dowding House Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance"
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# Dowding House Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66048646-aa55-4605-acd6-bdaa456e2d13

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## Summary

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for cleaning and grounds maintenance services at Dowding House in Paddock Wood. This tender, titled "Dowding House Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance," falls within the services industry category and features an open procurement method. The expression of interest period closes at 12:00 PM on 23rd October 2017, with all responses required by 12:00 PM on 30th October 2017. The contract will be awarded for a duration of two years, starting from 1st January 2018, with a potential one-year extension based on the performance of the appointed contractor.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cleaning and grounds maintenance services to expand their business portfolio. Companies experienced in providing residential or commercial facility services, particularly those capable of meeting the specifications outlined by the Council, are encouraged to apply. With a contract value of £30,000, this project represents a viable chance for businesses looking to build strong relationships within the local government procurement ecosystem.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking proposals for the provision of cleaning and grounds maintenance services at it's Dowding House facility in Paddock Wood. The Council wishes to appoint a single contractor to provide the services outlined in the specification for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend by a further year based on contractor performance. The Kent Business Portal eProcurement system will be used to facilitate the secure interchange of documents and all communication should be made via this system. We will be accepting expressions of interest until 12:00pm on Monday 23rd October 2017, after which no further interest will be accepted. Your response must be submitted electronically into the same tender box that you used to retrieve the original documents, duly completed and signed before the dead-line and when the tender box closes at 12:00pm on Monday 30th October 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52660f07-eb14-4921-b7f6-5f20e9aa6ea8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52660f07-eb14-4921-b7f6-5f20e9aa6ea8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52660f07-eb14-4921-b7f6-5f20e9aa6ea8
  2nd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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