Tender

Tender For The Provisioning Of A Framework Agreement For The Supply Of Bedding Plants And Plugs

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2022 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council is seeking to implement a multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Bedding Plants and Plugs. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is 14:00 on Tuesday 22nd November 2022. This tender falls under the "Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products" industry category and is in the Tender stage. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This opportunity, offered by the Southend-on-sea Borough Council, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to supply Bedding Plants and Plugs. Businesses in the agricultural and horticultural sectors would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period for the framework agreement is from 15th December 2022 to 14th December 2026, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and partnership.

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Notice Title

Tender For The Provisioning Of A Framework Agreement For The Supply Of Bedding Plants And Plugs

Notice Description

Subject to receiving a suitable number of responses from suitably qualified economic operators, Southend-on-Sea City Council wish to implement a multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Bedding Plants and Plugs (The Framework Agreement). The Framework Agreement is to offer the Council the opportunity to place Call-Off Contracts for the compliant procurement of the required goods and related services . Any Provider registered to the Framework Agreement will be offered the opportunity to take part in any process which is run in the letting of those Call-Off Contracts, subject to the requirements of the Framework Agreement being met. The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 14:00 Thursday 10th November 2022 The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 22nd November 2022. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on scoring achieved, ability, financial standing, adherence to the relevant British Standard (or equivalent) and insurance. The elements which are either "scored", or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. All organisations are advised that being listed as part of the concluded Framework Agreement does not guarantee any minimum level of work. Additional information: The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ffd32d-20f6-493b-af43-8bc433f7c156
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2022 - 14 Dec 2026 4-5 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Advisors
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01702 215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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