Planning

Floral Displays

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

11 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is planning to procure floral displays with an estimated gross value of £92,400. This procurement, categorised under horticultural products (CPV code 03121000), is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st August 2025. Delivery locations include regions within the UK. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2030. Key dates and deadlines include the publication of the planned procurement notice on 11th April 2025, and the procurement will follow regulations under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the supply of horticultural products, to expand their market reach and secure a long-term contract with a substantial public authority. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality floral displays and those with capacity to operate within the UK's delivery regions will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated value and the five-year duration of the contract provide a stable revenue stream and potential for growth within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Floral Displays

Notice Description

Floral Displays procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014725-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03121000 - Horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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