--- title: "Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-15" --- # Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, UK, is inviting tenders for the "Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance" contract, focusing on landscape maintenance services. This procurement involves urban grass cutting, shrub and hedge maintenance, among others, primarily to maintain road visibility and safety. The procurement process utilizes a competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest by 16th June 2026 and the anticipated contract award by 30th September 2026. The contract is planned to commence from 1st March 2027 and may last up to eight years, including possible extensions. This opportunity provides substantial growth prospects for businesses involved in construction, real estate services, and landscape gardening, as well as agricultural and horticultural services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake, with the contract designed to limit awards to a single supplier per lot, enhancing the distribution of opportunities. With a maximum estimated value of £22,500,000, businesses capable of offering competitively priced, high-quality maintenance services in the Kent region are likely to thrive under this contract. ## Notice The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the East and West of the county. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The contract duration is an initial term of 5 years, with the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; this is indicative only and subject to change. To apply for this tender please use link: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186 PLEASE NOTE: When you click RESPOND on the page from the above link, you will be taken to a page entitled "Market Engagement" - this is an ERROR. Please then click REGISTER INTEREST to access the tender opportunity, PLEASE NOTE: THIS UK4 TENDER NOTICE REPLACES DUPLICATE NOTICE : Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance UK4: Tender notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 UK4: Tender notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 HAS BEEN TERMINATED ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 2 Lot description 2 The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 3 Lot 3 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 4 Lot 4 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 5 Lot 5 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 6 Lot 6 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 7 Lot 7 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' Lot 8 Lot 8 description The Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area. The main service areas are anticipated to include urban grass, shrub and hedge maintenance to support visual amenity and maintain the safe passage of highway users by keeping roads, footways and associated areas clear of vegetation. Works are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday. The annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to: * programmed urban grass cutting visits; * shrub bed maintenance; * hedge maintenance; * rose bed maintenance; * conservation verge and wildflower maintenance; * other programmed maintenance activities; and * ad hoc works as required. Further information will be provided within the tender documents. The Authority currently intends to proceed with a two-lot structure, broadly aligned to the West and East of the county. It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = 1 West, and Lot 2 = 2 East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier. However, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. Accordingly, and in accordance with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the Authority reserves the right to review and amend the lotting approach where reasonably necessary to accommodate LGR outcomes and/or support the Authority's operational and strategic requirements. This may include amendments to: * the number of lots; * lot boundaries; * the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or * other related aspects of the lotting structure. To provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice includes contingency provision for additional lots if required. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome. The final lotting structure will be confirmed during the later stages of the procurement process. The Authority also reserves the right to award some, all or none of the lots stated within this notice. The anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of PS2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT). The estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is PS22,500,000 (inclusive of VAT). This includes the initial contract term, optional extensions, and allowances for potential inflation, Compensation Events, and other unforeseen but in-scope expenditure. As the lotting structure may evolve during the procurement process, the Authority is unable at this stage to confirm final values per lot. However, the values reflect current anticipated contract values, including PS10,124,997 for Lot 1 and PS12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of PS1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised. Further detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. Should the Authority proceed with the currently anticipated two-lot structure, the overall contract value is expected to be broadly split across the two lots. However, this does not guarantee an equal split due to the nature of the service; these figures are indicative only and subject to change. Renewal: There is the potential for an extension of up to 3 years. The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.'' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056042-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,500,000 | | Lots value | £22,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent, TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ46 West Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 70000000 - Real estate services - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 09:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056042-2026 - 10 Jun 2026 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054924-2026 - 3 Jun 2026 at 17:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052536-2026 - 6 May 2026 at 10:50 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041444-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 16:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040747-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 16:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040739-2026 - 30 Apr 2026 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040131-2026 - 29 Apr 2026 at 13:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039280-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056042-2026 15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054924-2026 10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052536-2026 3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041444-2026 6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040747-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040739-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040131-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039280-2026 29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186 Please use this link to apply for this tender. Once registered, tender documents will be made available. PLEASE NOTE: When you click RESPOND on the page from the above link, you will be taken to a page entitled "Market Engagement" - this is an ERROR. Please then click REGISTER INTEREST to access the tender opportunity, ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e2b.json.