Tender

Garden and Landscape Design

BILLERICAY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Billericay Town Council has initiated an open tender process for the provision of Garden and Landscape Design services, focusing on the Festival Gardens and Jim Shields Garden located in Billericay, Essex. This procurement falls under the industry category of Agricultural, Forestry, Horticultural, Aquacultural, and Apicultural services. This tender process is currently in the active stage, with a key deadline for submissions set for the 23rd of February, 2026, by 17:00 GMT. The design and planting are expected to commence during the spring and summer months of 2026, with the contract covering services valued at £3,000 GBP. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic and written submissions in English, with bid openings scheduled for the 27th of February, 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in creative and innovative garden and landscape design. Organisations experienced in horticultural, forestry, or related environmental services would find this project particularly advantageous, especially those capable of delivering fresh and forward-thinking design concepts. The council seeks new designs rather than like-for-like replacements, making this a promising venture for businesses focused on innovative solutions. With a contract period of 90 days, small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in such projects are well-suited to compete in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Garden and Landscape Design

Notice Description

Garden and Landscape Design for Festival Gardens and Jim Shields Garden in Billericay, Essex The Town Council are seeking innovative and forward thinking new design and planting ideas. Candidates are not required to provide like for like provision. It is anticipated that once a design is agreed then the refurbishment and enhancement work will take place during the Spring and Summer of 2026. Please note for the purposes of this tender the Council is seeking quotations for garden design and planting specification only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a garden and landscape design for two green spaces managed by the Town Council in Billericay

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ab4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005153-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
BILLERICAY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deborah Tonkiss
Contact Email
townclerk@billericaytowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1277625732

Buyer Location

Locality
BILLERICAY
Postcode
CM11 2AP
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Billericay East
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Further Information

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