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title: "Vinters Park Crematorium - Florist Supplier Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Vinters Park Crematorium - Florist Supplier Engagement

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e72fe93b-5d8f-452a-b0cd-c01f1dcfc036

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Vinters Park Crematorium - Florist Supplier Engagement," focused on the supply of floral arrangements. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Floral arrangements" (CPV: 03121210) and is located in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is "planning," with key dates including the publication date on 11th December 2024 and the engagement end date on 13th January 2025. The space for the florist comes with utilities such as water and power, and it will be the responsibility of the chosen concessionaire to fit out this space. The council conducts approximately 1,800 cremations and 140 burials annually, primarily from Monday to Friday, with the sites open on weekends for visitors.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for those in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, which are specifically encouraged to compete. Companies experienced in providing floral arrangements and capable of establishing a physical presence at the crematorium would be well-suited to this opportunity. The procurement method employed is market engagement to gauge interest, and the selected business will become a key service provider at the Vinters Park Crematorium and Maidstone Cemetery, potentially increasing their customer base and market exposure.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is testing the market to see if there is interest in providing a florist at Vinters Park Crematorium. The proposed space will be offered with water and power - fitting out will be for the selected concessionaire who will run this service. There are approximately 1800 cremations undertaken per financial year at Vinters Park and 140 burials at Maidstone Cemetery. We undertake burials and cremations five days a week, Monday - Friday, but the sites are open at the weekend for visitors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ee74ee-bdf1-4f72-b264-96782fa0807d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03121210 - Floral arrangements

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 15:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ee74ee-bdf1-4f72-b264-96782fa0807d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ee74ee-bdf1-4f72-b264-96782fa0807d
  11th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92c48597-d5b7-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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