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title: "Y23022 - Supply of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2022-11-18"
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# Y23022 - Supply of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f560da78-7424-45ae-91b4-00f51faa71e6

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has awarded a contract for the supply of Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services, valued at £20,000,000 GBP. The contract period runs from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2026. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with the tender period ending on 23rd September 2022. The procurement stage is at the Award phase. The services fall under the industry category of Grounds maintenance services within the United Kingdom.

This procurement process by Kent County Council presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in grounds maintenance services, to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this tender. Interested businesses should consider the maintenance of various landscapes, sports facilities, trees, and urban environments as part of the scope of work outlined in the contract.

## Notice

Services covered by this Framework Agreement may include, but not be limited to: Soft landscaping, using traditional and non-traditional treatments. Maintenance of grassed areas Planting and maintaining shrub beds and hedges Laying or improving turf Container planting Establishing beds and borders Pruning Hard landscaping Fencing Decking Walls Patios Water features Gazebos Maintenance of sports facilities including mowing grass and line marking, Removal of snow and ice from walkways and car parks Gritting pathways and carparks. The maintenance of trees including pruning, crown raising, crown thinning, crown reduction, tree surveying and the complete removal and disposal of trees and/or stumps. Weed control including alternative methods Street furniture maintenance Play equipment maintenance Pest control Litter, fly tip and graffiti service Consultancy and planning Additional information: Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will bepresented with the opportunity.Following the instruction from herein All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. For additional information please see original FTS notice and/or the Invitation to Tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a359e89-f7fb-4f27-9efb-1b6c0ea1fe2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ATM; CHURCHILL CONTRACT SERVICES; COMMERCIAL SERVICES; IDVERDE; MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE; PGSD; TWIG TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a359e89-f7fb-4f27-9efb-1b6c0ea1fe2d
- 5 Aug 2022 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8625c3c1-0049-423f-aed9-6c8e17c683e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a359e89-f7fb-4f27-9efb-1b6c0ea1fe2d
  18th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8625c3c1-0049-423f-aed9-6c8e17c683e9
  5th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk

## Provenance

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