Tender

Provision of Floral Displays in Aylesbury Town

AYLESBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Aylesbury Town Council is seeking tenders for the provision of floral display services, with the procurement titled "Provision of Floral Displays in Aylesbury Town." This contract covers the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of seasonal floral schemes across various locations in Aylesbury from 2026 to 2028, focusing on sustainability with peat-free compost and pollinator-friendly planting. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and submissions are due by 5th January 2026. The procurement is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, utilizing the Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising several stages, including quality assessment, pricing, and social value evaluation. The contract is valued at £312,105 (excluding VAT) and aims to ensure high-quality visual impact across the town.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, specifically those specializing in planting and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in delivering intricate floral designs and sustainable practices are well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The evaluation criteria prioritize quality alongside commercial aspects and social value, emphasizing climate change mitigation, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aligned with these values. Given the contract's provision for changes during the term, businesses also have the flexibility to adapt to potential scope adjustments, enhancing their competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Floral Displays in Aylesbury Town

Notice Description

The provision of seasonal Floral Displays (2026-2028) Aylesbury Town Council is inviting tenders for the provision of floral display services for the Town. The contract covers a 3-year term (commencing on the 1st June 2026), with particular focus on high quality and an impactful visual design. The Council requires a supplier to deliver on the following: * The design and supply of seasonal schemes (Summer and Winter) for a range of locations/planter types. Including hanging baskets, troughs and roundabouts. * The installation and timely delivery across the Town for the floral displays. * The full maintenance of the floral displays, including watering, feeding and deadheading. * Sustainability, with commitments to peat-free compost and pollinator friendly planting. This procedure is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP). This has therefore been designed into a multi-stage process to ensure the most advantageous tender (MAT) is selected. The stages of this procurement are as follows: * Stage 1: Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and the technical questions (quality). * Stage 2: Detailed commercial response (price) and social value assessment in line with the social value model theme of fighting climate change. * Stage 3: Final award stage. The evaluation criteria is weighted across three areas, these are the following: * Quality - 50% * Price - 40% * Social Value 10% The total contract value is estimated to PS312,105.00 over three years excl VAT. The deadline for this opportunity is the 05/01/2026, as suppliers are required to fulfil the minimum score on Stage 1 to progress onto Stages 2 and 3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes the ability for the Customer to request changes to the scope or delivery of the Services during the contract term. Such changes may relate to the design or nature of the Floral Displays, the Services delivered, associated costs, delivery timelines or other contractual provisions. Any change will only take effect once a formal Change Order has been prepared and signed by both parties. All changes will comply with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 concerning permitted contract modifications. Where the Customer requests a change, the Supplier will prepare a draft Change Order within ten business days, outlining the impact on services, deliverables, costs and timelines. The Customer may then approve or reject the proposed Change Order. If not agreed, the matter may be escalated through the contract's dispute resolution procedure. The Supplier is not entitled to charge for preparing Change Orders requested by the Customer. In addition, the contract includes a permitted modification for variable quantities of hanging baskets required for local business uptake. This adjustment does not require a Change Order and will be managed in line with the provisions set out in Schedule 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078364-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03451100 - Bedding plants

03451200 - Flower bulbs

03451300 - Shrubs

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,105 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,105 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AYLESBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 2QP
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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