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Please then click REGISTER INTEREST to access the tender opportunity,\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS UK4 TENDER NOTICE REPLACES DUPLICATE NOTICE : Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance\nUK4: Tender notice\nNotice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181\nProcurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3\nUK4: Tender notice\nNotice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181\nProcurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 HAS BEEN TERMINATED\nThe Contractor for each lot is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision.\nThe main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual\namenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users.\nWorks are conducted typically Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities required under this contract consist of the following:\n• Six programmed urban grass cutting visits\n• One shrub bed maintenance visit\n• One hedge maintenance visit\n• Two rose bed maintenance visits\n• One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit\n• Other programmed activities\n• Ad hoc works\nThe Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.\nThe expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000.\nThis is broken down as follows (all figures are estimates):\n-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) totalling £10,125,000 (Lot 1 - £4,556,250 Lot 2 - £5,568,750)\n-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) totalling £6,075,000 (Lot 1 - £2,733,750 Lot 2 - £3,341,250)\nHowever, 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 £22,500,000.\nIt 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).\n*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS \"LOT 1\" & \"LOT 2\" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - 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. £22,500,000*/*/", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "Lot 1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 22500000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "1. 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The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the\nprocurement process of any such changes.\nThe Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.\nThe expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000.\nThis is broken down as follows for Lot 2 (all figures are estimates):\n-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - £5,568,750.\n-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - £3,341,250.\nHowever, 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 £22,500,000.\nIt 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).\n*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS \"LOT 1\" & \"LOT 2\" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - 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. £22,500,000*/*/", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 11250000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. 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At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier.\nHowever, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. \nAccordingly, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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.\nTo apply for this tender please use link:\nhttps://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186\nPLEASE 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,\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS UK4 TENDER NOTICE REPLACES DUPLICATE NOTICE : Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance\nUK4: Tender notice\nNotice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181\nProcurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3\nUK4: Tender notice\nNotice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181\nProcurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 HAS BEEN TERMINATED", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "Lot 1" }, 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Competitive Flexible Procedure and is expected to include the following stages:\n1. Selection Stage (including any Conditions of Participation)\n2. Initial Tender Stage\n3. Optional Tender Clarification Stage\n4. Optional Final Tender Stage\nPlease refer to the Tender Documents for further details of the procurement process, including any applicable thresholds for each stage and the award criteria.\nThe Authority reserves the right to amend the procurement process and/or introduce additional stages where necessary, including refining the procurement structure, requirements, award criteria, evaluation methodology and lotting arrangements during the course of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.\nFull details will be provided within the relevant tender documents issued at each stage of the procurement process." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "Please use the below link to apply for this tender:\nhttps://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186\nPLEASE 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,", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-06-16T09:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-05-12T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "identifiers": [ { "id": "1" } ], "title": "Lot 1", "description": "Lot 1 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 10124997, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. 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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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 12374997, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Lot 3", "description": "Lot 3 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Lot 4", "description": "Lot 4 description\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Lot 5", "description": "Lot 5 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "6", "title": "Lot 6", "description": "Lot 6 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "7", "title": "Lot 7", "description": "Lot 7 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "8", "title": "Lot 8", "description": "Lot 8 description\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "L-1", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Please use this link to apply for this tender. Once registered, tender documents will be made available.\nPLEASE 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,", "url": "https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186" }, { "id": "056042-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056042-2026", "datePublished": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "amendments": [ { "description": "The following amendments have been made to this procurement notice to allow for flexibility in light of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).\n1: Lotting Structure\nThe 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 = West and Lot 2 = East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice has been updated to include a contingency provision for additional lots if required, and has been amended to reflect a potential change from 2 to 8 lots. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther detail will be provided to Tenderers during the procurement process. 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At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier.\nHowever, the Authority recognises that Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) may require aspects of the procurement structure to be refined as the procurement progresses. \nAccordingly, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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.\nTo apply for this tender please use link:\nhttps://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186\nPLEASE 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,\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS UK4 TENDER NOTICE REPLACES DUPLICATE NOTICE : Highways Urban Grass, Shrubs & Hedges Maintenance\nUK4: Tender notice\nNotice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181\nProcurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3\nUK4: Tender notice\nNotice identifier: 2026/S 000-039181\nProcurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068df3 HAS BEEN TERMINATED", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ46", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "Lot 1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ44", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "4" }, { "id": "5", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "45000000", "description": "Construction work" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "70000000", "description": "Real estate services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71421000", "description": "Landscape gardening services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "77000000", "description": 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"This procurement is being conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure and is expected to include the following stages:\n1. Selection Stage (including any Conditions of Participation)\n2. Initial Tender Stage\n3. Optional Tender Clarification Stage\n4. Optional Final Tender Stage\nPlease refer to the Tender Documents for further details of the procurement process, including any applicable thresholds for each stage and the award criteria.\nThe Authority reserves the right to amend the procurement process and/or introduce additional stages where necessary, including refining the procurement structure, requirements, award criteria, evaluation methodology and lotting arrangements during the course of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.\nFull details will be provided within the relevant tender documents issued at each stage of the procurement process." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "Please use the below link to apply for this tender:\nhttps://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/viewNotice.html?displayNoticeId=1032478186\nPLEASE 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,", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-15T12:00:00+01:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-05-12T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "title": "Lot 1", "description": "Lot 1 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 10124997, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ], "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents." }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "technical", "description": "Detailed in Tender documents." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" }, "identifiers": [ { "id": "1" } ] }, { "id": "2", "title": "Lot 2", "description": "Lot description 2\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 12374997, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Lot 3", "description": "Lot 3 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "4", "title": "Lot 4", "description": "Lot 4 description\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "5", "title": "Lot 5", "description": "Lot 5 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "6", "title": "Lot 6", "description": "Lot 6 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "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.''" } }, { "id": "7", "title": "Lot 7", "description": "Lot 7 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } }, { "id": "8", "title": "Lot 8", "description": "Lot 8 description\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "In accordance with the Tender Documents.", "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." }, { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest Price", "description": "Each lot will be awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria. This will be based on the lowest price per lot, or a combination of lots, in line with the Tender Documents. 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Once registered, tender documents will be made available.\nPLEASE 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. 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It is currently anticipated that Lot 1 = West and Lot 2 = East. At this stage, the Authority also intends that a maximum of one lot will be awarded to any single supplier.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo provide sufficient procedural flexibility should such amendments become necessary, this UK4 Tender Notice has been updated to include a contingency provision for additional lots if required, and has been amended to reflect a potential change from 2 to 8 lots. This does not represent the Authority's current intended structure and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed or predetermined outcome.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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.\n2: Deadline for requests to participate\nThe Deadline for requests to participate has been amended to 9am - 16th June 2026.\n3: Award Criteria\nThe Award Criteria has been corrected to lowest price above the minimum quality threshold.\n4: Market Engagement\nNotice has been corrected to advise that Market Engagement was carried out in November 2025.\n5: Lot values\nLots 1 and 2 have been revised to better reflect anticipated spend and the associated proportional financial headroom. The LGR contingency lots have also been assigned a low nominal value, as the authority does not currently anticipate their use.\n6:Request Invitation\n\"Request to tender\", has been corrected to \"Request to participate\". 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The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the\nprocurement process of any such changes.\nThe Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.\nThe expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000.\nThis is broken down as follows for Lot 1 (all figures are estimates):\n-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - £4,556,250\n-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - £2,733,750\nHowever, 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 £22,500,000.\nIt 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).\n*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS \"LOT 1\" & \"LOT 2\" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - 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. £22,500,000*/*/" }, { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 1 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } ] }, "identifiers": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "id": "1" } ] } ] }, { "id": "2", "title": [ { "releaseID": "039280-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-29T14:52:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Lot 2 - East" }, { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 2" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "039280-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-29T14:52:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "The Contractor for Lot 2 - East is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision. \nThe main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual \namenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users. \nWorks are conducted typically Monday to Friday. \nThe annual activities required under this contract consist of the following: \n• Six programmed urban grass cutting visits \n• One shrub bed maintenance visit \n• One hedge maintenance visit \n• Two rose bed maintenance visits \n• One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit \n• Other programmed activities \n• Ad hoc works \nPlease note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local \nGovernment Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the \nprocurement process of any such changes.\nThe Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract. \nThe expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000. \nThis is broken down as follows for Lot 2 (all figures are estimates): \n -Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - £5,568,750.\n-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - £3,341,250.\nHowever, 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 £22,500,000.\nIt 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).\n*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS “LOT 1” & “LOT 2” OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 – 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. £22,500,000*/*/" }, { "releaseID": "040131-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-30T16:40:24+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "The Contractor for Lot 2 - East is responsible for the programmed works and additional ad-hoc provision.\nThe main service areas comprise of urban grass, shrub and hedge cutting to contribute to visual\namenity and to keep roads and pavements clear of vegetation for the safe passage of highway users.\nWorks are conducted typically Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities required under this contract consist of the following:\n• Six programmed urban grass cutting visits\n• One shrub bed maintenance visit\n• One hedge maintenance visit\n• Two rose bed maintenance visits\n• One conservation verge and wildflower programmed maintenance visit\n• Other programmed activities\n• Ad hoc works\nPlease note that the proposed lotting structure may be subject to change as a result of Local\nGovernment Reorganisation (LGR). The Council will keep tenderers informed throughout the\nprocurement process of any such changes.\nThe Council does not guarantee any minimum value, volume of work, or spend under the contract.\nThe expected total contract value for this procurement amounts to £22,500,000.\nThis is broken down as follows for Lot 2 (all figures are estimates):\n-Initial Term 60 months (5 years) - £5,568,750.\n-Optional Extension Term up to 36 months (3 years) - £3,341,250.\nHowever, 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 £22,500,000.\nIt 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).\n*/*/ PLEASE NOTE, UNDER SECTIONS \"LOT 1\" & \"LOT 2\" OF THE FTS NOTICE, IT ADVISES EACH LOT VALUE IS £11,250,000 - 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. £22,500,000*/*/" }, { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot description 2\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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." } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "039280-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-29T14:52:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "039280-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-29T14:52:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": 11250000 }, { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": 12374997 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "039280-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-29T14:52:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "039280-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-29T14:52:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Lowest price bid for each lot will be awarded the contract. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } ] } }, { "id": "3", "title": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 3" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 3 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } ] } }, { "id": "4", "title": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 4" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 4 description\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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." } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": 1 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "In accordance with the Tender Documents." } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } ] } }, { "id": "5", "title": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 5" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 5 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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." } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": 1 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "In accordance with the Tender Documents." } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } ] } }, { "id": "6", "title": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 6" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 6 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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." } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": 1 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "In accordance with the Tender Documents." } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. 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Please refer to the Tender Documents for further details." } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": true } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "2027-03-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "endDate": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "2032-02-29T23:59:59Z" } ], "maxExtentDate": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "2035-02-28T23:59:59Z" } ] }, "hasRenewal": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": true } ], "renewal": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "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.''" } ] } }, { "id": "7", "title": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 7" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 7 description \nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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." } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": 1 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "In accordance with the Tender Documents." } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Minimum Quality Threshold", "description": "A minimum quality threshold must be achieved for a tender to be considered on price. 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The Council reserves the right to exercise the extension in any increments up to the maximum extension period, at its sole discretion.''" } ] } }, { "id": "8", "title": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 8" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "056042-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-15T10:24:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Lot 8 description\nThe Supplier shall be responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad hoc grounds maintenance services within the relevant service area.\nThe 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.\nWorks are generally expected to be undertaken Monday to Friday.\nThe annual activities are anticipated to include, but are not limited to:\n•\tprogrammed urban grass cutting visits;\n•\tshrub bed maintenance;\n•\thedge maintenance;\n•\trose bed maintenance;\n•\tconservation verge and wildflower maintenance;\n•\tother programmed maintenance activities; and\n•\tad hoc works as required.\nFurther information will be provided within the tender documents.\nThe 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.\nHowever, 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.\nThis may include amendments to:\n•\tthe number of lots;\n•\tlot boundaries;\n•\tthe maximum number of lots that may be awarded to any one Tenderer; and/or\n•\tother related aspects of the lotting structure.\nTo 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.\nThe 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.\nThe anticipated annual spend across all lots is currently estimated to be in the region of £2,025,000 per annum (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated total maximum value of this procurement across all lots is £22,500,000 (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.\nAs 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 £10,124,997 for Lot 1 and £12,374,997 for Lot 2, and nominal values of £1 for additional contingency Lots 3-8, as it is currently the Council's intention that these will not be utilised.\nFurther 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. 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