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Create the Windmill Garden, Hemel Hempstead

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Create the Windmill Garden, Hemel Hempstead." The tender involves the build and supply of plants to the Windmill Garden, alongside providing annual maintenance. The contract falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically "Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips," and is situated in Hemel Hempstead, within the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted without competition due to it being below the threshold, and the contract has been awarded directly to Sunnyside Rural Trust (SRT), effective from 30th June 2025 and ending on 29th June 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in horticulture and landscaping products and services, particularly those capable of providing both supply and maintenance. Sunnyside Rural Trust (SRT), an SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for smaller enterprises to secure government contracts through specialised experience in sustainable and local gardening solutions. Similar businesses focusing on niche agricultural products and services may find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio and leveraging local community projects to further business growth.

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Notice Title

Create the Windmill Garden, Hemel Hempstead

Notice Description

Build and supply of plants to the Windmill Garden and provide annual maintenance throughout the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038307-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNNYSIDE RURAL TRUST (SRT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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