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title: "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2017"
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# Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2017

Buyer: SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-430bbf46-3b93-4cc4-a4a3-e20ab5649fbc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Shepway District Council seeking a supplier for the "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2017". This initiative falls under the industry category of goods, specifically bedding plants, and is located in Folkestone, South East England. The tender period concluded on 16 December 2016, while the contract is set to commence on 2 January 2017 and will last for a total of 10 months, with possible extensions. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £30,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in horticulture and landscaping, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that possess the capability to supply seasonal bedding plants. Competing suppliers should be prepared to meet the detailed requirements stipulated by the Council in the Specification and be able to demonstrate their ability to deliver quality products within the specified timeframe. Interested parties can access the Invitation to Quote documents via the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice

Shepway District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of summer and winter bedding plants and invites prospective suppliers to submit a quotation to meet the Council's requirements. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Specification at APPENDIX A. It should be noted that by submitting a quotation, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Interested suppliers must log in to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and 'Express Interest' to download the Invitation to Quote documents. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2nd January 2017 and will continue for a period of 10 months (with any extensions) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Additional information: Interested suppliers must log in to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and 'Express Interest' to download the Invitation to Quote documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d003c2c7-746f-4962-ae63-0b4d5f2e3fdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,878 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETHYST HORTICULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03451100 - Bedding plants

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2017 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d003c2c7-746f-4962-ae63-0b4d5f2e3fdb
- 5 Dec 2016 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008a1088-cea6-4279-80a2-c4d4078d862d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d003c2c7-746f-4962-ae63-0b4d5f2e3fdb
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008a1088-cea6-4279-80a2-c4d4078d862d
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-AGCQ-YE35N9
  AGCQ-YE35N9 on Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

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