This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 13:24

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Sudbury Town Council has awarded a contract titled "Floral Display Supply & Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029" to The Garden Nursery, valued at £64,362. This procurement falls under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services. Located in Sudbury, England (postal code CO10 1TL), the tender process followed a limited procurement method via a competitive quotation below threshold, which transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage. The contract will span from 15th October 2026 to 16th October 2029, with key dates including the return of tenders by 20th July 2026 and the award on 10th August 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in horticultural services, particularly SMEs that can demonstrate capability in sustainable and creative floral maintenance for urban environments. The contract aligns with the potential for business growth by engaging in maintaining and supplying floral arrangements that enhance the aesthetic and ecological value of Sudbury's town centre green spaces. Businesses focusing on biodiversity and sustainable landscaping services will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise, enabling them to showcase their skills in a public-sector framework managed by Sudbury Town Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Floral Display Supply & Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: FLORAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - OF FLOWER BEDS, PLANTERS, SHRUB AND PERENNIAL BEDS AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS CONTRACT PERIOD: OCTOBER 2026 - OCTOBER 2029 SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL Sudbury Town Council takes great pride in the appearance of our town centre and the green spaces we are responsible for and recognises the significant role that well maintained, sustainable and creative floral and plant displays play in creating an attractive and vibrant town centre. We are now inviting applications from qualified contractors for our Floral Supply and Maintenance Contract for the period October 2026 - October 2029. Timeline for applicants: Return date for Tenders by: Monday 20 July 2026 Assessment and final panel decision by: Friday 31 July 2026 Applicants notified of panel decision by: Monday 3 August 2026 Agreement of Contract by: Friday 7 August 2026 Commencement of contract on: Friday 16 October 2026 To Apply: Visit sudbury-tc.gov.uk/tender to download the contract specification and complete the application form within the document. Once complete please follow the instructions to send your sealed bid to Sudbury Town Council by the deadline: Monday 20 July 2026. Questions and contact details: Any questions regarding these documents and the specific requirements of the Client must be made in writing by e-mail to: Rachel Price, Business Manager, rachel.price@sudbury-tc.gov.uk In order that full consideration can be given, and responses can be forwarded to all Contractors, comments and questions must be received no later than 30 June 2026. Questions and queries received after this may not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9303ed95-af71-418f-b955-f288f7b9b069
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e7c53f-a9c1-4ad2-bb8e-44432eb066f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,362 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2029 3-4 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
SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUDBURY
Postcode
CO10 1TL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Babergh
Electoral Ward
Sudbury North West
Westminster Constituency
South Suffolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GARDEN NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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