Tender

Formal Floral Bedding, Planters and Hanging Baskets - Prudhoe Town Council

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Prudhoe Town Council is actively seeking tenders for a three-year contract focused on the supply, watering, and maintenance of spring and summer floral displays, including formal floral bedding, planters, and hanging baskets, running from April 2026 to March 2029. This opportunity is within Prudhoe and Mickley in the North East of England, under the industry category of landscape gardening services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline for completed tenders set for Wednesday, 4th February 2026. Notably, this procurement process employs a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation approach below the financial threshold, offering a contract valued at £100,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape gardening and horticultural services. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that excel in managing large-scale floral display projects. The successful bidder will have the chance to enhance their profile and expand their market presence by partnering with Northumberland County Council, thereby contributing to the beautification of the town of Prudhoe. Given the clear structure and requirements, businesses with robust experience in maintaining diverse floral arrangements and offering reliable service delivery should find this opportunity promising.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Formal Floral Bedding, Planters and Hanging Baskets - Prudhoe Town Council

Notice Description

Prudhoe Town Council is inviting tenders for the supply, watering and maintenance of the Town's spring and summer floral displays for the three-year period from April 2026 to March 2029. The Town Council has responsibility for 29 formal beds, 'The Glade', 2 town signs with associated planting, 36 hanging baskets and 12 street planters, 1 large 3-tier planter, 4 large planters, 10 medium barrier planters and 6 Manchester flower bollards. All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42) and including Mickley (NE43) All potential suppliers of these services must submit the completed Form of Tender with all supporting documentation as requested. The assessment criteria are detailed in the tender documents along with the submission date of Wednesday 4th February 2026 for completed tenders. The Contract will commence on 1st April 2026 with the successful contractor being advised during February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a54894a6-b405-4f5a-b3c3-7a4779a2a783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cef3dd-dbd4-418a-9bed-a1ffcd36763b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shirley Ann Gaut Hall
Contact Email
clerk@prudhoetowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01661 835487

Buyer Location

Locality
PRUDHOE
Postcode
NE42 5AA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Prudhoe South
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

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