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title: "Supplier Engagement - Grounds Maintenance Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-18"
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# Supplier Engagement - Grounds Maintenance Services

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e4f12b8-d6fe-4e08-bee0-3f093293685a

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## Summary

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Grounds Maintenance Services, with the title "Supplier Engagement - Grounds Maintenance Services." The council invites interested parties to engage regarding the future provision of these services within Tunbridge Wells, England. The council's existing contract concludes on 31 December 2022, and interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest via the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 pm on 12 November 2021. The potential opportunity may involve dividing the contract into smaller lots, making it accessible for various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and specialist suppliers within the grounds maintenance industry. By participating in this engagement process, businesses can showcase their capabilities while contributing to the services in Tunbridge Wells. Companies focusing on landscape management, horticulture, and related environmental services would be particularly well-suited to respond, as the council is keen to explore different contractual approaches that could suit a range of suppliers.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the provision of Grounds Maintenance services in Tunbridge Wells. At this stage the Council is undecided about the make-up of the contract and may consider dividing the contract into smaller lots. We would welcome interest from small to medium companies and specialist suppliers. The Council's contract with its current supplier ends on 31 December 2022. Your expression of interest must be made via Kent Business Portal, and the information requested above must be provided by 12:00pm on Friday 12 November 2021 in order to be eligible for assessment. Information must be submitted via the messaging facility within the Kent Business Portal. All expressions of interest, and subsequent submissions & communications, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd56813-8db2-4496-b04d-1db35183d18b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 15:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd56813-8db2-4496-b04d-1db35183d18b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd56813-8db2-4496-b04d-1db35183d18b
  18th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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