--- title: "HORTICULTURAL CONTRACT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HENLEY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-20" --- # HORTICULTURAL CONTRACT Buyer: HENLEY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbbe884-1871-420d-a6f1-5c8422f85a73.json) ## Summary Henley Town Council is initiating a tender for a Horticultural Contract targeted at enhancing the floral presentation of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. This contract, with a total value of £40,000 per annum and earmarked funds of £37,000 for the 2019/2020 financial year, will commence on 1 November 2019 and run for five years. Interested contractors are invited to submit their final bids by 6 September 2019, following a detailed review process scheduled for September and October 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, fostering competitive bidding. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in horticultural services, particularly those experienced in creating unique floral displays and engaging with community initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to environmental standards and are capable of managing seasonal contract specifications will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on creativity and local involvement in Henley-on-Thames's floral arrangements suggests that SMEs focusing on sustainable practices would have a competitive edge in this tendering process. ## Notice Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire is an historic riverside market town on one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Thames, for which tourism plays an important role. The way that Henley-on-Thames is presented is of key importance and for many years the town has been renowned for its impressive floral displays, being a regular winner of RHS Regional In Bloom medals. Henley-on-Thames Town Council is now seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake horticultural services as listed in the attached specification. The contractor would also be required to provide hanging baskets (sponsored) for Henley-on-Thames Town Council's hanging basket scheme, where summer and winter hanging baskets are sponsored by residents and businesses, meaning the whole town is involved in making the town a beautiful place to visit. Henley-on-Thames enters the RHS In Bloom competition each year and closely follows their aims with regard to environmental policy and resource management. Preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate they reflect these aims in their organisation. Henley-on-Thames also likes to be unique and it is therefore important that some flexibility is retained in the design of its floral displays and hanging baskets according to the annual themes of the Henley in Bloom/Civic Pride Sub-Committee. The contract will commence on 1 November 2019 for a period of five years with annual price increases in accordance with the CPI and will include a review after one year and a two year break clause. The figures provided in section 2 - Value Information are per annum. Your submission should include: - An overview of your organisation - The completed Horticultural Amenities Contract Specification showing your weekly costs - The completed Questionnaire Below is a timetable giving the Tender process key dates: 6 September 2019 - Contractor to submit final Tender 10 September 2019 - Quotes submitted to Recreation & Amenities Committee w/c 16 or 23 September 2019 - Presentation of Tender Submissions 8 October 2019 - Ratification at Full Council 9 October 2019 - Contractor Appointed 1 November 2019 - Commencement of Contract Tender submissions should be clearly labelled "2019 Horticultural Contract Tender", marked for the attention of Becky Walker, Estates Manager (email b.walker@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk) and received no later than noon on Friday 6 September 2019. All received submissions will be acknowledged by email. Please call 01491 630076 if you have not received an acknowledgement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e132c82-ab2a-481a-92c6-3b8d3fb00bc5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HENLEY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HENLEY-ON-THAMES | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG9 2AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Henley-on-Thames | | Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2019 at 12:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e132c82-ab2a-481a-92c6-3b8d3fb00bc5 - 20 Aug 2019 at 10:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be626113-99b4-463f-acf6-070a47c2e163 - 16 Aug 2019 at 11:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be626113-99b4-463f-acf6-070a47c2e163 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e132c82-ab2a-481a-92c6-3b8d3fb00bc5 20th August 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be626113-99b4-463f-acf6-070a47c2e163 20th August 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57a90599-0436-485a-971e-d092b870c9be Horticultural Contract Specification - 1.11.19 - 31.10.2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99bebb2a-431b-4b78-9804-d0989a4242f0 Horticultural Contract Map 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84fda390-935f-4993-b930-cf1ce825e324 Horticultural Contract Map 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a94638d7-6503-41b7-b725-9a7fa9c5c9b8 Horticultural Contract Images - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b7dcdc8-eea5-40b7-8d68-eb282a76ae1b Horticultural Contract Questionnaire ## Notice URLs - http://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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