---
title: "Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbe0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# Supply of Summer and Winter Bedding Plants 2026-2027

Buyer: THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbe0

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## Summary

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed its procurement process for the supply of summer and winter bedding plants for the 2026-2027 period. This tender, identified by FH2511060, was conducted through an open competition method under below-threshold terms. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving live plants and related horticultural goods, with delivery to the UKJ44 region, which is Folkestone. The contract commenced on 24th December 2025 and will extend until 31st October 2027. The supplier chosen for this contract is Amethyst Horticulture Ltd, reflecting the completion stage of this procurement initiative, which was initially announced on 5th January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the horticulture industry, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality and sustainable bedding plants. The contract awarded to Amethyst Horticulture Ltd highlights the potential for other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete in similar tenders, especially those emphasizing affordability, quality, sustainability, and efficient delivery. With an overall contract value of approximately £127,756.18, enterprises within the UK horticultural sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their business footprint through public contracts offered by sub-central government authorities.

## Notice

Supply and delivery of bedding plants for seasonal planting schemes across the district during 2026 - 2027 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004115911

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000432-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | £106,463 |
| Contracts value | £106,463 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE |
| 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 | TLJ44 East Kent |

## 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

- 5 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000432-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085424-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082767-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071653-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000432-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085424-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082767-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071653-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004115911
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/QPF8477X94
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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