--- title: "Tender For The Provisioning Of A Framework Agreement For The Supply Of Bedding Plants And Plugs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-24" --- # Tender For The Provisioning Of A Framework Agreement For The Supply Of Bedding Plants And Plugs Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-sea Borough Council is seeking to implement a multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Bedding Plants and Plugs. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is 14:00 on Tuesday 22nd November 2022. This tender falls under the "Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products" industry category and is in the Tender stage. The procurement method is an open procedure. This opportunity, offered by the Southend-on-sea Borough Council, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to supply Bedding Plants and Plugs. Businesses in the agricultural and horticultural sectors would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period for the framework agreement is from 15th December 2022 to 14th December 2026, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and partnership. ## Notice Subject to receiving a suitable number of responses from suitably qualified economic operators, Southend-on-Sea City Council wish to implement a multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Bedding Plants and Plugs (The Framework Agreement). The Framework Agreement is to offer the Council the opportunity to place Call-Off Contracts for the compliant procurement of the required goods and related services . Any Provider registered to the Framework Agreement will be offered the opportunity to take part in any process which is run in the letting of those Call-Off Contracts, subject to the requirements of the Framework Agreement being met. The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 14:00 Thursday 10th November 2022 The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 22nd November 2022. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on scoring achieved, ability, financial standing, adherence to the relevant British Standard (or equivalent) and insurance. The elements which are either "scored", or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. All organisations are advised that being listed as part of the concluded Framework Agreement does not guarantee any minimum level of work. Additional information: The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ffd32d-20f6-493b-af43-8bc433f7c156 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 24 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2022 - 14 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2022 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ffd32d-20f6-493b-af43-8bc433f7c156 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ffd32d-20f6-493b-af43-8bc433f7c156 24th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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