---
title: "Garden Referral Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENTOO GROUP"
published: "2025-03-12"
---

# Garden Referral Scheme

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec1a

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## Summary

Gentoo Group, located in Sunderland, UK, has completed the procurement process for their Garden Referral Scheme. This initiative focuses on the landscaping industry and aims to assist vulnerable customers in maintaining their gardens. The project runs from April 2025 to October 2025. The procurement method used was direct, and the process did not involve competition due to being below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 12th March 2025 and the finalisation of the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in horticulture, landscaping, and community support services. Bishopwearmouth Horticultural Nursery, a large supplier based in Sunderland, has been awarded the contract, representing an excellent example of how local businesses can thrive through such schemes. Companies focused on providing community support, especially those working with vulnerable groups and sustainable landscaping, would be well-suited to similar opportunities. This scheme demonstrates the potential for businesses to contribute positively to community welfare while fostering growth in their own operations.

## Notice

The garden referral scheme runs from April 2025 to October 2025 and is aimed at helping our vulnerable customers with maintaining their garden space. Bishopwearmouth Co-operative is a local 'Not-for-Profit' Community Interest Company which supports adults with disabilities in its Garden Centre, Landscaping and Floristry service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008963-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOPWEARMOUTH HORTICULTURAL NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008963-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008963-2025
  12th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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