Tender

Floral Display Supply & Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029

SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sudbury Town Council is inviting tenders for the Floral Display Supply & Maintenance Contract spanning from October 2026 to October 2029. The procurement process is focused on the provision and upkeep of flower beds, planters, shrub and perennial beds, and biodiversity areas within Sudbury, England. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement method being a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. Interested parties are required to submit their sealed bids by Monday, 20 July 2026. The assessment and final decision by the panel will be made by Friday, 31 July 2026, with applicants being notified of the panel's decision by Monday, 3 August 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on Friday, 16 October 2026. The industry category for this tender is classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in horticultural and floral maintenance services to expand their portfolio by securing a long-term contract with a reputable public sector entity. Businesses with expertise in maintaining sustainable and aesthetically pleasing green spaces will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Participating in this tender allows for growth through sustained engagement with Sudbury Town Council, positioning service providers as key contributors to enhancing the town's visual appeal and supporting its commitment to sustainability and environmental enrichment initiatives.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378c264f-3939-4951-9cfc-6a15105018fe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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