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title: "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2018-19"
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# Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2018-19

Buyer: SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2bdf1c8-6acc-443d-866a-3c7b1d1eeea1

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## Summary

Shepway District Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2018-19." This tender falls under the services industry and aims to secure the supply and delivery of bedding plants for at least 17 locations within the district. The tender period concluded on 13th December 2017, with deliveries scheduled for May and the first two weeks of October over a contract period spanning from 2nd January 2018 to 31st October 2020. The anticipated contract value is £75,000, with a minimum value of £65,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. Interested suppliers should have a nursery situated within a 50-minute drive from the Civic Centre in Folkestone, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for nurseries and horticultural suppliers looking to expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with local government entities. Companies specialising in live plants, bulbs, roots, and related products would particularly benefit from this contract, especially those with the capacity to manage multiple delivery schedules and locations. Engaging in this public procurement process not only allows for steady business through a government contract but also enhances credibility in the horticultural sector.

## Notice

Shepway District Council is seeking quotations for supply and delivery of its summer and winter bedding plants for the district for the next two years. Deliveries will be made to at least 17 locations or as desired. The delivery dates are anticipated to be in May for summer bedding and the first two weeks of October for winter bedding and the delivery schedules may comprise of 2 to 3 deliveries per day. Supplier Nursery should be located within 50 minutes' drive from the Council's offices at the Civic Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone. INTERESTED SUPPLIERS MUST LOG IN TO THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL TO DOWNLOAD THE INVITATION TO QUOTE DOCUMENTS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322e8d78-73f5-4c82-bb74-0bb895e0b899 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,149 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322e8d78-73f5-4c82-bb74-0bb895e0b899
- 17 Nov 2017 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322e8d78-73f5-4c82-bb74-0bb895e0b899

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322e8d78-73f5-4c82-bb74-0bb895e0b899
  17th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shepway.gov.uk/

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