Award

Supply of Bedding Plants for Summer 2025 - Autumn 2027

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for the supply of bedding plants for the period of Summer 2025 to Autumn 2027. This tender, classified under the industry category of bedding plants (CPV code: 03451100), was managed through a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 31,424.70, will see deliveries made to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2027. Key milestones included the tender period ending on 4th December 2024, and the contract award announced on 17th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in horticulture, particularly those that can supply bedding plants. It provides a steady procurement channel for the awarded supplier, Bristol City Council (Trading as Blaise Plant Nursery), enhancing their business growth and stability over the contract duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for participation in this tender, encouraging a diverse range of businesses to engage with public sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Bedding Plants for Summer 2025 - Autumn 2027

Notice Description

*Awarded Contract* Supply of Bedding Plants for Summer 2025 - Autumn 2027 to Swindon Borough Council. This was undertaken via a select list

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-554a45df-5907-437c-bd39-948859c8edb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0219ce-ecd1-4192-8d8a-a09f3603666c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL (TRADING AS BLAISE PLANT NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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