Planning

Shrub Supplier

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has announced a procurement process for "Shrub Supplier" under the planned procurement stage as of 11 April 2025. The process, focusing on the supply of horticultural products, is classified under the goods category and will cater to the needs of the public authority in the locality of Ashford, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the critical dates, with a future notice expected by 1 August 2025 and the contract period slated to commence on 1 November 2025 and conclude by 31 October 2030.

This procurement tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing in horticultural products, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a sub-central government public authority. The long-term nature of the contract (five years) suggests a stable and consistent demand for the chosen supplier, fostering business growth and increased exposure. Companies with robust supply chains and the capability to meet the specifications and timelines set forth by Ashford Borough Council will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shrub Supplier

Notice Description

Shrub Supplier procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05018e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014635-2025
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
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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