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Garden Referral Scheme

GENTOO GROUP

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12 Mar 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Gentoo Group, located in Sunderland, UK, has completed the procurement process for their Garden Referral Scheme. This initiative focuses on the landscaping industry and aims to assist vulnerable customers in maintaining their gardens. The project runs from April 2025 to October 2025. The procurement method used was direct, and the process did not involve competition due to being below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 12th March 2025 and the finalisation of the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in horticulture, landscaping, and community support services. Bishopwearmouth Horticultural Nursery, a large supplier based in Sunderland, has been awarded the contract, representing an excellent example of how local businesses can thrive through such schemes. Companies focused on providing community support, especially those working with vulnerable groups and sustainable landscaping, would be well-suited to similar opportunities. This scheme demonstrates the potential for businesses to contribute positively to community welfare while fostering growth in their own operations.

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Notice Title

Garden Referral Scheme

Notice Description

The garden referral scheme runs from April 2025 to October 2025 and is aimed at helping our vulnerable customers with maintaining their garden space. Bishopwearmouth Co-operative is a local 'Not-for-Profit' Community Interest Company which supports adults with disabilities in its Garden Centre, Landscaping and Floristry service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008963-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOPWEARMOUTH HORTICULTURAL NURSERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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