This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2022 at 10:04

Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Floral Display Products," primarily targeting seasonal floral planters with a focus on summer displays, while allowing for ad-hoc winter displays. This procurement falls under the category of floral-display services and is being conducted via an open procedure, which is below the threshold amount of £90,000 GBP. The tender period ended on 27th January 2020, while the contract is expected to span from 1st March 2020 to 28th February 2025. The work is to be delivered in the South East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their offerings in the horticultural sector. Businesses that specialise in floral arrangements, seasonal plant care, or landscape design will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project can enhance visibility in the community and foster strategic partnerships with local authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Floral Display Products

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council wish to procure the provision of seasonal floral planter displays, the scope of these works are predominantly summer displays, with the option to add winter displays on an ad-hoc basis. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d27484d6-543f-4a52-b394-3e0aa216741c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b50db2-db4e-4fe1-89ba-fd31d44fefd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77330000 - Floral-display services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ashford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Amethyst Horticulture Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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