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title: "Provision of Gritting & Snow Clearance"
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buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-06-02"
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# Provision of Gritting & Snow Clearance

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9802118d-7745-4e10-8bb7-b72f7a3b1bd1

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a reactive service for gritting and snow clearance in Kent and East Sussex. The tender, titled "Provision of Gritting & Snow Clearance," aims to ensure safe access for staff, patients, and visitors. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 7th July 2023. The contract period is from 13th November 2023 to 12th November 2026, catering to works in the snow-clearing services industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing snow-clearing services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Interested parties should express their interest through the Proactis Portal and must adhere to the deadline for expression of interest, which coincides with the tender submission deadline. The opportunity, initiated by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, invites businesses to contribute their expertise in ensuring safe property access during adverse weather conditions.

## Notice

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust requires a reactive service for gritting and snow clearance across Kent and one site in East Sussex and to this end has generated this specification with the intention of tendering for these duties with an external experienced contractor. This winning provider will be expected to operate between the hours of 7pm - 7am Monday to Sunday including out of hours and emergency calls (Bank holiday and weekends). A key objective of this tendering exercise is to ensure safe access to property is maintained for staff, patients and visitors and is based on a standard approach and specification. You will need to express your interest by logging into the Proactis Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com under opportunity number DN657995 - this will then also enable you to have access to the full ITT documentation. (Please note the EOI window closes on the same day as tender submission).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532cd604-d8c0-4f1a-a74e-46a6b00df501 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2023 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532cd604-d8c0-4f1a-a74e-46a6b00df501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532cd604-d8c0-4f1a-a74e-46a6b00df501
  2nd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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