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title: "Adverse weather winter gritting and snow clearing service"
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buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY"
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# Adverse weather winter gritting and snow clearing service

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5fd5111-955c-405c-912b-34bbf292f464

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## Summary

East Kent Hospitals University, a significant NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, has recently completed the award for a contract regarding the "Adverse weather winter gritting and snow clearing service". This procurement, classified under snow-clearing services, was conducted through an open procedure and primarily serves the Trust's main hospital sites located in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, and Margate. The contract period started on 4th January 2022 and lasts until 3rd January 2026, with the award made to Mitie Landscapes Ltd. on 9th December 2021, amounting to £119,672. Notably, the procurement method indicated an open tender process that was below threshold, ensuring it was accessible for competitive bidding.

This tender opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in snow-clearing and adverse weather management services, including those offering vehicular solutions like gritter vehicles. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to take part, as the contracting authority aims to foster a diverse supplier base. Engaging in this procurement can lead to ongoing contracts, facilitating business growth and enhancing service capabilities in response to weather-related challenges across the East Kent region.

## Notice

2gether Support Solutions Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary company of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. We are issuing this notice in connection with a contract award made to a suitably experienced provider of preventative and reactive 24/7/365 adverse weather gritting and snow clearance service across East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's main hospital sites (located in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Margate) to ensure that they are accessible, open and safe at all times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fba9fa-40f5-4b1b-b5a8-3a73f7236b72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,672 |
| 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 | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MITIE LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fba9fa-40f5-4b1b-b5a8-3a73f7236b72
- 27 Oct 2021 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39f1399-3f2d-4d11-b8cc-80be81af9762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fba9fa-40f5-4b1b-b5a8-3a73f7236b72
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39f1399-3f2d-4d11-b8cc-80be81af9762
  27th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/

## Provenance

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