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title: "Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting PIN"
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# Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting PIN

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa593169-5f42-47f5-94e6-0b1ce0ba9a09

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is initiating a tender process for the "Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting PIN," aimed at landscaping works within the County of Kent, specifically in Maidstone, Dartford, Gravesham, Canterbury, Thanet, and Swale. This tender, which is currently in the planning stage, seeks to engage suppliers prior to the formal tender publication later this year. The open procurement method allows for market feedback and is expected to begin accepting bids by the deadline on 8 May 2017. The anticipated contract value ranges from £1.5 million to £2.2 million, with a contract period set to run from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2023.

This opportunity offers significant potential for growth within the landscaping industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in urban maintenance and horticultural services. Companies prepared to provide effective grass, shrub, and hedge cutting services, as well as those interested in engaging in market discussions, may find this tender to be an advantageous avenue for future contracts. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest via the Kent Business Portal and attend a market engagement session scheduled for the week commencing 22 May 2017 at the KCC Aylesford Highways Depot.

## Notice

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY, This is not a Contract Advert. PIN Reference: 2017-000035 The Kent County Council will be publishing a tender for Urban Grass, Shrub and Hedge Cutting later this year. The contract will be split into two lots each initially covering two districts per lot with the option to expand to a maximum three districts per lot. The Authority would like to engage with suppliers on our proposed approach to determine appropriateness and to consider inclusion of any positive feedback in our proposed contract documentation/approach or specification. We will also be canvassing suppliers to gain a market view around preferred types/structure of contracts for the future. Suppliers interested in attending should express an interest via the Kent Business Portal. A market engagement session will be held at the KCC Aylesford Highways Depot during the week commencing 22/05/17 to 26/05/17, the full address is below. Aylesford Highways Depot, St Michael's Close, Beddow Way, Aylesford, Kent. ME20 7BU Additional information: Information about delivery location: County of Kent (Maidstone, Dartford, Gravesham, Canterbury, Thanet & Swale)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7a067c-9182-4b3e-83b0-0f59c69c32d6 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2017 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7a067c-9182-4b3e-83b0-0f59c69c32d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7a067c-9182-4b3e-83b0-0f59c69c32d6
  24th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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