Tender

Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2024-25

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Dec 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of bedding plants for seasonal planting schemes across the district during 2024 and 2025. The contract, worth £90,000, is set to start on 29 January 2024 and continue for a period of 21 months until October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline on 8 January 2024. The contract was awarded to Amethyst Horticulture Ltd with a value of £108,533.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings, and slips to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom would find this tender particularly relevant, with the prospect of securing a contract that aligns with their expertise in supplying bedding plants for landscaping projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2024-25

Notice Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of bedding plants for seasonal planting schemes across the district during 2024 and 2025 and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. The contract is anticipated to start 29 January 2024 and continue for a period of 21 months (until October 2025). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN703608. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Quote Response Document" via the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a04507ec-03ab-44a0-a4d3-70416483c5af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4016140-e418-4cbd-8bc5-7e3ab7fb107c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

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