--- title: "Provision of Bedding Plants Contract June 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-23" --- # Provision of Bedding Plants Contract June 2021 Buyer: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287d5ef6-0af6-4362-9136-850387d58831.json) ## Summary The Tendring District Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Provision of Bedding Plants Contract June 2021." This opportunity, falling under the horticultural products category, is based in the East of England. As part of the open procurement method, the tender period concludes on 21st July 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st October 2021 and lasting until 30th September 2024. The total value of the contract is estimated at £105,000, underlining the emphasis on high-quality bedding plant displays across public gardens to enhance the local environment. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in horticulture and landscaping, particularly those capable of supplying a variety of seasonal bedding plants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The winning contractor will play a vital role in beautifying public spaces within Tendring District, making this an attractive bid for firms looking to expand their services in local government contracts within the region. ## Notice Tendring District Council (TDC) places much emphasis on the quality of the environment within the District for the benefit of residents and visitors and the provision of high class and colourful bedding plant displays throughout its public gardens form a major part of current grounds maintenance programme. TDC uses a wide range of seasonal bedding plants in its public gardens; the main displays are located at Clacton Sea Front, Crescent Gardens Frinton, Marine Gardens Walton and Mayors Garden Dovercourt. There are further smaller displays at other locations. Planting will usually commence during the 1st week of June for Summer Bedding and the 1st week of October for Autumn Bedding and is undertaken over a three to four week period and plants must be ready for delivery and planting. The Open Spaces team at TDC carry out the planting and maintenance. If you would like to be considered for this contract please use the link below where all the documents are included that will enable you to offer a submission. Please follow instructions in specification which includes details of how to ask any clarification questions along with deadlines for questions and also quotations including how and where to return your quotation. These instructions must be followed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab909f8-61a5-4e9d-bc49-2cd934bf91a2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 | | 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 | TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | CLACTON-ON-SEA | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO15 1SE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Tendring | | Electoral ward | Pier | | Westminster constituency | Clacton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03121000 - Horticultural products - 03451000 - Plants ## Release History - 23 Jun 2021 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab909f8-61a5-4e9d-bc49-2cd934bf91a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ab909f8-61a5-4e9d-bc49-2cd934bf91a2 23rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/business/doing-business-council/bedding-plants-tender-ref-d000095 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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