--- title: "Formal Floral Bedding, Street Planters and Hanging Baskets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-20" --- # Formal Floral Bedding, Street Planters and Hanging Baskets Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-114045e3-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Northumberland County Council is seeking tenders for the "Formal Floral Bedding, Street Planters and Hanging Baskets" project, which falls under the industry category of planting and maintenance services for green areas. This procurement process is currently active and is at the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 3rd October 2016. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020, with a total estimated value of £105,000. The work will be conducted primarily in Prudhoe (NE42) and Mickley (NE43), focusing on the maintenance and supply of floral arrangements and planters as specified within the contract's scope of work. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, horticulture, and environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate capability in delivering both quality and cost-effective solutions. By participating in this contract, eligible companies can expand their portfolio in public sector work, enhancing their reputation and potentially securing future contracts with local councils and other public entities. ## Notice SCOPE OF WORK The Town Council has responsibility for 30 formal beds. These are located along the B6395 and equate to approximately 650 sq metres, each bed is planted with spring and summer bedding. Additionally, spring and summer bedding is planted and maintained at 6 town signs, also along the B6395/A695 and in the Town Centre 'The Glade'. The Council has responsibility for 33 street planters (800x600x600mm), 1 large 3-tier planter, 4 large planters, 8 medium barrier planters and 36 summer hanging baskets (water reservoir baskets supplied). The following areas of work, supply and service are required under the contract: * To remove previous season plants and prepare for new season planting as required. * To supply all plants and associated materials. * To provide all labour, tools and equipment to bring on, maintain and ensure pristine beds, planters and baskets throughout the seasons. * To liaise with Prudhoe Town Council to ensure a high standard of service is maintained. All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42), and including Mickley (NE43). Additional information: All procurement documents are available on-line at http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe/index.asp?pageid=655573, can be collected from the Town Council Office or will be posted out to interested parties. The Council's Financial Regulations require the Council to ensure that value for money is obtained in respect of all contracts for the supply of goods and services, and to ensure that set procedures for the obtaining of tenders and quotations are adhered to. The Council's Standing Orders require all decisions and resolutions by the Council, including those agreeing to the award of contracts, to be taken by the public meeting of the Council in a form prescribed by law. The Council will award the 'Formal Floral Bedding, Planters and Hanging Baskets' contract based on 'Cost' and 'Quality'. PROCUREMENT/AWARD TIMESCALE 19th August - Contract Notice posted, amendment 16th September 2016 3rd October - Closing Date w/c 3rd October - Procurement Group to open and review tenders, with recommendation to go out with Council Meeting Papers on 6th October 2016 12th October - Council Meeting to endorse and agree Contract offer by 14th October - Contract offered and unsuccessful tenders notified following acceptance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb200822-11b9-4cbc-b5d6-c185034665df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRUDHOE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE42 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Prudhoe South | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77330000 - Floral-display services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2017 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb200822-11b9-4cbc-b5d6-c185034665df - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb200822-11b9-4cbc-b5d6-c185034665df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb200822-11b9-4cbc-b5d6-c185034665df 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/165d7511-5a22-43c9-9843-18ef94598ea3 Contract Obligations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d27406d2-4a59-4761-8ab5-c63084865b12 Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a245f65-5bda-4f61-9f2f-21eb2c916b56 Tender Form 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa2f6307-c2df-407f-a1c0-f93d90030ae2 Invitation to Tender - http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe/index.asp?pageid=655573 Procurement - Formal Floral Bedding, Planters and Baskets - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b05a33a-503a-4fe4-a31f-ad5e6fc96406 Contract Obligations - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d036b411-7e5f-476d-848e-5d96372a9166 Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed6a7e7c-2bd7-4a9e-a355-a1543b876c94 Tender Form 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c1fd7c9-1441-4f91-8f81-3852f7ed4e26 Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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