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title: "Spring Bedding Plants for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Spring Bedding Plants for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b1f486d-7223-48ff-82db-93fddc03eeee

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the supply and delivery of spring bedding plants, intended for their 2027 Annual Bedding Display. The award stage of this tender was finalised on 18th March 2026, marking the completion of the contracting process. This open procedure is categorised under agricultural and horticultural products, with additional emphasis on horticultural services, and involves delivery across various global locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe. The contract spans from 15th April 2026 to 15th April 2027, with the award valued at £7,603.07 granted to R&S Barnwell Ltd.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the horticultural industry, especially those focusing on agricultural production and services. Companies adept at managing logistics across multiple territories might find this procurement advantageous. While the process was not deemed explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with substantial delivery capabilities stand to benefit from such contracts. Participating in similar tenders may serve as a gateway to fostering substantial relationships with local government entities like Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the supply and delivery of Spring bedding plants for use in the Spring 2027 bedding display

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf38b8-b213-43e4-b9ad-844c66a3c09a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,603 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R&S BARNWELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf38b8-b213-43e4-b9ad-844c66a3c09a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf38b8-b213-43e4-b9ad-844c66a3c09a
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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