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GSP3520 - Provision of Flowers and Floristry Services

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Tender

07 May 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons focuses on the provision of flowers and floristry services. This procurement falls under the public authority - central government sector and aims to support events within the Houses of Parliament. It specifically targets the category of cut flowers. The procurement process adopted was an open competition below the threshold. The contract is active and commenced on 14 August 2025, with an end date set for 13 August 2027, and includes a provision for a one-year renewal. The value of the awarded contract is £109,387.9, and the supplier selected is WindowFlowers Limited, an SME based in Slough, UK.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses within the floristry industry, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality fresh cut flower displays for high-profile and revenue-generating events. With its emphasis on open competition, the tender was particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in providing bespoke decorative services within prestigious settings. The need for consistent quality at competitive pricing remains a critical factor, making it an appealing prospect for enterprises aiming to leverage local supply chains to meet the unique demands of the UK's central government bodies.

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Notice Title

GSP3520 - Provision of Flowers and Floristry Services

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority), acting jointly, requires a supplier to provide a wide range of high-quality fresh cut flower displays and plants for use within our revenue raising events such as banqueting and dining room events, special occasions and as and when the requirement arises for fresh cut flower displays and plants across the Catering Services of both Houses of Parliament.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005474-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

03121200 - Cut flowers

39293200 - Artificial flowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,589 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,589 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,387 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

Contact Name
Parliamentary Commercial Directorate
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINDOWFLOWERS

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