麻豆社 Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 29th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscape gardening services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | - |
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 29th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscape gardening services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | - |
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Scope
Reference
CN250567
Description
The Contractor for each lot is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision.
The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual
amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users.
Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday.
The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following:
鈥 Six programmed urban grass cutting visits
鈥 One shrub bed maintenance visit
鈥 One hedge maintenance visit
鈥 Two rose bed maintenance visits
鈥 One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit
鈥 Other programmed activities
鈥 Ad hoc works
The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.
The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to 拢22,500,000.
This is broken down as follows (all figures are estimates):
-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) totalling 拢10,125,000 (Lot 1 - 拢4,556,250 Lot 2 - 拢5,568,750)
-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) totalling 拢6,075,000 (Lot 1 - 拢2,733,750 Lot 2 - 拢3,341,250)
However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as 拢22,500,000.
It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS 鈥淟OT 1鈥 & 鈥淟OT 2鈥 OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS 拢11,250,000 鈥 THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. 拢22,500,000*/*/
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Total value (estimated)
- 拢22,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032
- Possible extension to 28 February 2035
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
3 x 12 month periods.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - 麻豆社 work
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 - West
Description
The Contractor for Lot 1 - West is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision.
The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual
amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users.
Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday.
The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following:
鈥 Six programmed urban grass cutting visits
鈥 One shrub bed maintenance visit
鈥 One hedge maintenance visit
鈥 Two rose bed maintenance visits
鈥 One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit
鈥 Other programmed activities
鈥 Ad hoc works
Please note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local
Government Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the
procurement process of any such changes.
The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.
The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to 拢22,500,000.
This is broken down as follows for Lot 1 (all figures are estimates):
-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - 拢4,556,250
-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - 拢2,733,750
However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as 拢22,500,000.
It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS 鈥淟OT 1鈥 & 鈥淟OT 2鈥 OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS 拢11,250,000 鈥 THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. 拢22,500,000*/*/
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢11,250,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKJ46 - West Kent
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - East
Description
The Contractor for Lot 2 - East is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision.
The main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual
amenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users.
Works are conducted typically Monday to Friday.
The annual activities required under this contract consist of the following:
鈥 Six programmed urban grass cutting visits
鈥 One shrub bed maintenance visit
鈥 One hedge maintenance visit
鈥 Two rose bed maintenance visits
鈥 One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit
鈥 Other programmed activities
鈥 Ad hoc works
Please note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local
Government Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the
procurement process of any such changes.
The Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.
The expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to 拢22,500,000.
This is broken down as follows for Lot 2 (all figures are estimates):
-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - 拢5,568,750.
-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - 拢3,341,250.
However, to allow for any future increases in funding, any future inflation, Compensation Events, and any other unexpected but in-scope spend, the total maximum contract value will be advertised on the relevant tendering portals (such as the Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender or Contracts Finder) as 拢22,500,000.
It is expected that there will be the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes, availability of further funding, and any decisions arising as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS 鈥淟OT 1鈥 & 鈥淟OT 2鈥 OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS 拢11,250,000 鈥 THIS SHOULD BE IGNORED AND THE ABOVE INFORMATION REFERRED TO (FTS WILL NOT ALLOW LOT VALUES TO BE INSERTED THAT WHEN ADDED TOGETHER ARE LOWER THAN THE STATED CONTRACT VALUE i.e. 拢22,500,000*/*/
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢11,250,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 - West
Detailed in Tender documents.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - East
Detailed in tender documents.
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 - West
Lot 2. Lot 2 - East
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 May 2026, 12:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
4 June 2026, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2026
Award criteria
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 - West
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. Full details will be included in the tender documents. | Price | 50% |
| Tenderers who meet the minimum quality threshold, will then be evaluated on price. Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. Full details will be included in the tender documents. | Quality | 50% |
Lot 2. Lot 2 - East
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. Full details will be included in the tender documents. | Price | 50% |
| Tenderers who meet the minimum quality threshold, will then be evaluated on price. | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
1. Selection stage (PSQ / Conditions of participation). Minimum Overall Weighted score to be achieved to allow progression to ITT Stage.
2. ITT Stage - Quality response evaluated. The Council will progress the top ranking X (no. TBC) tenderers to Stage 3.
3. Optional Tender Clarification Meetings (previously referred to as Negotiation Stage) - to allow the Council to discuss the bid with each tenderer to clarify elements etc...
4. Optional ISFT Stage - Final Quality submissions assessed, tenderer must achieve minimum quality threshold to be evaluated on price.
Lowest priced tenderer for each lot will be awarded the contract (tenderer can only be awarded 1 lot).
Full details will be included in the tender documents.
Award criteria may be refined prior to ITT stage. More information can be found in the tender documents.
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Email: matthew.head [at] kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
