Tender

GSP1257 - Floristry Services

UK PARLIAMENT

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Tender

19 Oct 2021 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Parliament is seeking a contractor to provide floristry services through tender GSP1257, titled "Floristry Services". This opportunity falls under the floral-display services category and is located in Westminster, London, with a contract value of £275,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19 November 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3 January 2022 and will run until 2 January 2025, catering to various banqueting and dining events hosted by external organisations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for floristry businesses, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality floral displays and arrangements for events. Companies with expertise in event services and decorative floral arrangements will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. As the majority of events are revenue-generating and will be organised by external parties, potential bidders should be prepared to accommodate varying demands and ensure outstanding service delivery to enhance their prospects for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSP1257 - Floristry Services

Notice Description

The Authority requires a Contractor to provide a wide range of high-quality fresh cut flower displays and plants for use within banqueting and dining room events, special occasions and as and when the requirement arises for fresh cut flower displays and plants across the Catering Services of both Houses of Parliament. The majority of these events are revenue generating and will be hosted by external organisations. The potential value of the contract does not represent a likely cost to the Authority itself as most will be paid by organisations hosting these events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99dd8f28-71ba-49ac-ac32-53b2713a25c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

03121210 - Floral arrangements

03451200 - Flower bulbs

39293200 - Artificial flowers

39298300 - Flower bowls

77330000 - Floral-display services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2025 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
UK PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
Victoria Lancaster Carpenter
Contact Email
carpenterv@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
02072193711

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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