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title: "SS16077 Urban Grass Shrubs & Hedges"
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published: "2017-06-13"
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# SS16077 Urban Grass Shrubs & Hedges

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5c423c1-6add-4501-a7c8-85b53b54a38d

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the contract titled "SS16077 Urban Grass Shrubs & Hedges." This project falls under the landscaping work category and involves essential services such as urban grass cutting and maintenance of shrub beds and hedges across four districts: Thanet, Canterbury, Maidstone, and Dartford, with plans to expand to two additional districts, Swale and Gravesham. The tendering phase is open until 1st September 2017, with the total contract value set at £1,625,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the landscaping and maintenance sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that specialise in landscaping work, especially those with experience in urban maintenance and public sector contracts, will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this contract can also help businesses enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public sector client.

## Notice

The main service area comprises urban grass cutting. Maintenance of shrub beds and urban hedges owned by KCC is also undertaken. This procurement exercise initially will cover four districts in two lots: Thanet & Canterbury, Maidstone & Dartford. Two additional districts Swale and Gravesham will be added, one to each lot, when current arrangements for them expire (Canterbury, Thanet & Swale and Maidstone, Dartford & Gravesham).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee741877-01a2-4965-9d39-5e81f2b0c975 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 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 | £1,625,000 |
| 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
- 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee741877-01a2-4965-9d39-5e81f2b0c975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee741877-01a2-4965-9d39-5e81f2b0c975
  13th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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