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title: "Conningbrook Lakes Country Park - Management of nature conservation areas"
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# Conningbrook Lakes Country Park - Management of nature conservation areas

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ee8f3b1-1ac1-4268-a442-7facc9dfb885

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is currently managing a procurement process titled "Conningbrook Lakes Country Park - Management of nature conservation areas," which falls under the environmental management category. This open procedure has a total contract value of £150,000 and pertains to services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 27 January 2022, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2022, running until 31 March 2027. Interested organisations were invited to submit their tenders via the Kent Business Portal, with the procurement documentation having been published on 20 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental management and conservation services, particularly those that are small or voluntary community sector enterprises. Companies with expertise in managing natural areas, ecological consultancy, or land management practices would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially given the substantial long-term nature of the project, extending over five years. This involvement could also foster partnerships with the Ashford Borough Council, enhancing reputations and further business prospects in sustainable land management.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council invites interested organisations and companies to submit tenders for the management of the nature conservation areas of Conningbrook Lakes Country Park. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d25139-1219-404c-b668-01a8dc385420 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d25139-1219-404c-b668-01a8dc385420
- 20 Dec 2021 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baef61e8-18e5-4347-a4a5-e584617a121d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d25139-1219-404c-b668-01a8dc385420
  28th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baef61e8-18e5-4347-a4a5-e584617a121d
  20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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