Award

9604 - Planting, delivery and maintenance of floral containers

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Award

25 Jan 2017 at 10:14

TenderAmendment

25 Jan 2017 at 09:58

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Norwich City Council is procuring services for the planting, delivery, and maintenance of floral containers, as part of its initiative to enhance the visual appeal of public spaces in Norwich. The tender process is currently complete, with the winning bid awarded to Hockering Nurseries, valued at £39,000. The contract began on 1 April 2017 and extends until 31 March 2018, with the possibility of annual extensions based on funding availability. This procurement falls under the service industry category, specifically focused on live plants and horticultural services, with a minimum contract value set at £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture and landscaping services, particularly those possessing experience in maintaining public floral displays. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in similar contracts which can enhance their portfolios and expand their operational capacity. Participating in such tenders not only aids in acquiring valuable public sector contracts but also bolsters local community engagement through beautification projects.

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Notice Title

9604 - Planting, delivery and maintenance of floral containers

Notice Description

In order to support its priority to make Norwich a prosperous and vibrant city, Norwich City Council intends to continue to enhance the appearance of public places with a combination of floral displays which include hangings baskets, barrier baskets, planters and other containers. In recent years the floral displays in Norwich have gained local, regional and national recognition in various horticultural competitions. In order to continue this initiative for the Summer/Autumn periods of 2017 and hopefully beyond, the authority has a requirement to contract with an experienced supplier who can grow on, plant up and maintain sited floral containers. The contract will initially be for one year with an option to extend for two additional years to Autumn 2019 (the extension is will be made on an annual basis dependent on availability of funding / budget). The first year will run from 01/04/2017 to 31/03/2018 Additional information: Please use this link to access tender documentation:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Norwich Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norwich/aspx/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52732ec1-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7711fa91-df40-4f76-91fb-108747aff186
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

03451000 - Plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOCKERING NURSERIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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