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Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2026-2027

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 16:05

AwardUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed its procurement process for the supply of summer and winter bedding plants for the 2026-2027 period. This tender, identified by FH2511060, was conducted through an open competition method under below-threshold terms. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving live plants and related horticultural goods, with delivery to the UKJ44 region, which is Folkestone. The contract commenced on 24th December 2025 and will extend until 31st October 2027. The supplier chosen for this contract is Amethyst Horticulture Ltd, reflecting the completion stage of this procurement initiative, which was initially announced on 5th January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the horticulture industry, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality and sustainable bedding plants. The contract awarded to Amethyst Horticulture Ltd highlights the potential for other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete in similar tenders, especially those emphasizing affordability, quality, sustainability, and efficient delivery. With an overall contract value of approximately £127,756.18, enterprises within the UK horticultural sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their business footprint through public contracts offered by sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2026-2027

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of bedding plants for seasonal planting schemes across the district during 2026 - 2027 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004115911

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000432-2026
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£106,463 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£106,463 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 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
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Contact Name
Ms Stephanie Gibbs
Contact Email
stephanie.gibbs@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01303853665

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETHYST HORTICULTURE

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