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title: "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2020-21"
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# Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2020-21

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9aac56f-86f6-48ec-a28e-007c1c3a37d0

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## Summary

The Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking a supplier for the "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2020-21". This public procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings, and slips. The contract is set to commence on 12 January 2020, lasting 22 months until 31 October 2021. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period closing on 6 January 2020. The geographical scope for delivery includes the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £75,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth in the horticultural sector, particularly for businesses specialising in plant supply, landscape design, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this tender, particularly those with experience in fulfilling similar contracts, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible and encourage diverse participation.

## Notice

Folkestone & Hythe District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of summer and winter bedding plants in 2020 and 2021 and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is expected to start on 12 January 2020 and will continue for 22 months. Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN450297. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Quote Response Document" via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a14f199-f768-492a-a298-2eaf3280cda0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,841 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE 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

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

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2020 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a14f199-f768-492a-a298-2eaf3280cda0
- 10 Dec 2019 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f24529-17db-4d15-afd1-fea9954e569d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a14f199-f768-492a-a298-2eaf3280cda0
  16th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f24529-17db-4d15-afd1-fea9954e569d
  10th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e8ac9ac0-301b-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

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