Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Invitation to tender for a 3-year contract for floral displays for Hertford Town Council

Hertford Town Council

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

25 Aug 2026 at 17:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertford Town Council is procuring horticultural services for the design, supply and maintenance of floral displays across Hertford. The three-year requirement covers seasonal summer and autumn displays, approximately from June to October, and winter and spring displays, approximately from October to May. The purpose is to maintain the existing high level of floral impact while improving biodiversity by including plants that support pollinators. The council is the buying organisation and the work is for its floral displays in Hertford. The requirement is suitable for businesses providing commercial planting, seasonal display installation and ongoing horticultural maintenance, including specialist nurseries, landscapers and grounds-care contractors with relevant experience.

The procurement has reached tender: Hertford Town Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids had to be submitted in hard copy, in a sealed marked envelope, by noon on 15 September 2026. The contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT and £60,000 including VAT. There is one lot, with an option for additional containers or planters during the contract period. Tenders are evaluated on evidence of quality and value for money, weighted at 30%; price fit within budget, 25%; sustainability, ethical and environmental credentials, 25%; and demonstrated ability to deliver similar projects to a high standard, 20%.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises as well as larger horticultural suppliers. Businesses should be able to deliver seasonal floral displays over three years, maintain a consistently high visual impact and provide plants that enhance biodiversity and support pollinators. Strong bids will need evidence of delivering similar projects to a high standard, together with evidence of quality and value for money. Sustainability, ethical practice and environmental credentials are a substantial part of the evaluation, so suppliers with demonstrable environmental and responsible-business practices are well placed. Contractors should also have the operational capacity to supply, install and maintain displays across the seasonal programme, with scope to provide additional containers or planters if required.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for a 3-year contract for floral displays for Hertford Town Council

Notice Description

The Town Council is seeking quotes for a three-year contract for the provision of its floral displays which have provided displays both in summer/autumn (June to October approximately) and winter/spring (October to May approximately). The contract seeks to maintain the existing high level of floral impact whilst demonstrating commitment to enhancing biodiversity through provision of plants for pollinators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for additional containers / planters during the contract period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ebec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081028-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
Hertford Town Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG14 2QP
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Watton-at-Stone
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...