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title: "SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance"
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# SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0469b5

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the "SC230254 - Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Vegetation Clearance" contract, which involves the provision of services for clearing vegetation on Public Rights of Way in Kent. This tender falls under the category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, classified under the CPV code 90000000. The contract is divided into 10 geographical lots, with services spanning areas such as Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, and more. The procurement was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the award phase was completed as of 9th July 2025. The contract was awarded to various suppliers including Lamb-Latore Limited and Avondale Landscapes Limited, with active contracts signed as of 18th April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental services and vegetation management. Businesses experienced in dealing with public and municipal contracts would find this tender especially rewarding, given the focus on routine and ad-hoc vegetation clearance across multiple locations. The division of the contract into lots allows smaller firms to participate without the need for widespread operational capacity. The long-term nature of the contract, with provisions for extensions, promises stability and potential for ongoing business development for successful bidders. Additionally, the procurement method ensures a fair, competitive landscape encouraging new market entrants alongside established providers.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) are awarding a contract for a number of providers to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way (PRoW); a statutory requirement. The contract is split into 10 lots, combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths. Public Rights of Way consist of four different levels of access: * Public Footpath (FP) for pedestrian use; * Public Bridleway (BR) for equestrian, pedestrian and pedal cyclists use; * Restricted Byway (RB) a carriageway for use by non-motorised vehicles, equestrians and pedestrians; and * Byways Open to All Traffic (BW) a carriageway for use by all forms of traffic. The awarded suppliers are required to undertake routine vegetation clearance on identified Public Rights of Way; combining an element of programmed work together with ad-hoc requirements including off road cycle paths, with a 30-day turnaround time. The breakdown of lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe Lot 2 - Canterbury and Thanet Lot 3 - Dover Lot 4 - Swale Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham Lot 6 - Maidstone Lot 7 - Sevenoaks Lot 8 - Tonbridge & Malling Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells Lot 10 - North Downs Way PLEASE NOTE: - The minimum and maximum values, as stated with the Lot Award of Contracts' are applicable to the services as a whole, as opposed to each Lot. - The funding allocated per lot may vary, depending on service requirements and volumes within each financial year - The maximum value of the contract is an estimation, and a 10% increase as been included to account for demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 10 - North Downs Way

Lot 10 - North Downs Way

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 1 - Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

Lot 1 - Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 2 - Canterbury and Thanet

Lot 2 - Canterbury & Thanet

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 3 - Dover

Lot 3 - Dover

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 4 - Swale

Lot 4 - Swale

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham

Lot 5 - Dartford & Gravesham

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 6 - Maidstone

Lot 6 - Maidstone

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 7 - Sevenoaks

Lot 7 - Sevenoaks

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 8 - Tonbridge & Malling

Lot 8 Tonbridge & Malling

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells

Lot 9 - Tunbridge Wells

Renewal: Initial 5-year contract term (60 months) Optional 2-year extension (12 months + 12 months) Total Contract Term, including all extensions (84 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038453-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACRES LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE; AVONDALE LANDSCAPES; GRASSTEX; LAMB-LATORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038453-2025
- 19 Jul 2024 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022420-2024
- 22 May 2024 at 13:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016185-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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