Award

Summer Bedding plants 2025

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2025 at 18:10

Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is seeking a supplier for its "Summer Bedding plants 2025" project, classified under the industry category of crops, products of market gardening, and horticulture. The contract, valued at £25,000 GBP, involves the supply and delivery of bedding plants within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a key deadline on 3rd January 2025 for the tender period and the contract commencing on 7th January 2025 and ending on 6th June 2025. This open procedure was published on 5th December 2024, highlighting a transparent procurement method suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural and nursery products to expand their portfolio and business reach. It represents a chance to engage with a local government body, potentially leading to further opportunities upon successful fulfilment. SMEs and VCSEs will find this contract particularly appealing due to the procurement's design, which encourages their participation. Businesses with experience in large-scale horticultural supply and consistent quality delivery will be well-suited to compete and fulfil this contract effectively, gaining considerable exposure and reputation in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Summer Bedding plants 2025

Notice Description

Supply of bedding plants summer 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8bc9557-c35c-4a14-9142-dd5870c17f8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b81ca9-9f1f-434b-b94c-5c71f6e672c1
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,754 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Bowes
Contact Email
sbowes@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORECAMBE
Postcode
LA3 3DT
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKERS OAKFIELD NURSERIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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