This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2024 at 11:33

Tender

22 Sep 2023 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire has completed an open procurement process for the supply of spring and summer bedding plants and hanging baskets for the years 2024 – 2027. The contract includes delivering up to 65,000 plants annually to specific locations within the Borough, enhancing the area's floral displays. The buying organisation seeks to maintain its reputation as a Historic Floral Town through this contract. The tender was awarded to Boverton Nurseries LTD.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the gardening and plant nursery industry to compete for a contract with the Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Suitable businesses should have experience in supplying high-quality seasonal bedding plants and be able to meet the specific requirements set out in the tender. The contract value is significant and covers multiple years, offering stability for successful suppliers. Interested parties can explore potential growth opportunities by participating in the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Spring and Summer Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets 2024 - 2027

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire is seeking a contractor to supply all seasonal bedding plants that will produce excellent floral displays throughout the seasons, and which will further enhance the reputation of Newcastle-under-Lyme - Historic Floral Town. The Borough participates annually in the Britain in Bloom Competition, has 7 Green Flags and an award winning Crematorium grounds, plants must be to a quality and standard to further the Borough's successes in these competitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a contractor to supply all seasonal bedding plants that will produce excellent floral displays throughout the seasons, and which will further enhance the reputation of Newcastle-under-Lyme - Historic Floral Town. The Borough participates annually in the Britain in Bloom Competition, has 7 Green Flags and an award winning Crematorium grounds, plants must be to a quality and standard to further the Borough's successes in these competitions.

Renewal: The initial contract is for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012135-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£242,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Boverton Nurseries LTD

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