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Supply of Summer Bedding for City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council 2026

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of bedding plants for its parks and greenspaces, with delivery scheduled for Summer 2026. This falls under the goods category within the horticulture industry, specifically bedding plants. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, and it remains below the threshold for wider competitive tender processes. This contract, awarded under tender ID "Parks Summer Bedding 2026," has a formal contract period running from 28 April 2026 to 31 July 2026. The award notice for this contract was published on 28 April 2026, outlining the successful bidder's details and the contract's gross amount of £27,361.92.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the horticulture sector, especially those specialising in the supply and delivery of bedding plants, to partner with public authorities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. With Beardsworths Ltd, an SME, securing the tender, it highlights the council’s willingness to engage with smaller local enterprises. Businesses that can offer high-quality horticultural goods and have capabilities in logistics might find similar tenders appealing to expand their operations into municipal contracts, thereby fostering growth and visibility in public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Summer Bedding for City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council 2026

Notice Description

Tender for the supply and delivery of bedding plants for the District's parks and greenspaces for delivery Summer 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038769-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,801 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEARDSWORTHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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