Award

BT1681 Supply of bedding plants, hire, supply and maintenance of pre planted hanging baskets and various planters

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

12 Apr 2024 at 12:43

Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2023 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Borough Council has awarded a contract for the supply of bedding plants, hire, supply, and maintenance of pre-planted hanging baskets and various planters. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with a contract value of £95,000. The awarded contract covers the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The buying organization, Luton Council, sought suppliers to deliver seasonal bedding plants within the Borough of Luton. The procurement stage was completed with the award announced on 30th January 2024.

This tender by Luton Council provides business opportunities for suppliers in the agricultural and horticultural products industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing seasonal plants can benefit from participating in this tender. The contract involves delivering bedding plants to specific locations within England, creating a niche market for suppliers in the horticultural sector. The procurement method detailed is 'Other,' emphasizing the need for specialised expertise in plant cultivation and delivery logistics to succeed in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1681 Supply of bedding plants, hire, supply and maintenance of pre planted hanging baskets and various planters

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is seeking suppliers to provide the Council with both summer and autumn Bedding Plants. All Bedding Plants are to be grown at the Supplier's nursery and delivered to locations within the Borough of Luton. Luton Council uses a wide range of seasonal bedding plants in its public displays, which can change design on an annual basis; therefore, plant requirements will be different each year throughout the contract period. The pricing schedule at appendix 2 identifies the amount and varieties of seasonal bedding plants used previously and is for tender evaluation purposes only. The council will commission its annual bedding requirements for delivery the1st week of June for Summer Bedding and the 1st week of October for spring bedding. The Council's Open Spaces team carry out the planting and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2e360ae-b022-4e3f-9951-d1ba1296f2e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adef489-6b27-478a-b86d-3ca5e7c03657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMETHYST HORTICULTURE

WINDOWFLOWERS

Further Information

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