Published date: 14 October 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 25 November 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

Location of contract

WR9 8DS

Value of contract

£120,000 to £140,000

Procurement reference

Municipal Planting Renewal opportunity

Published date

14 October 2025

Closing date

25 November 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2026

Contract end date

31 December 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Contract to supply and service all aspects of Municipal Planting arrangements for Droitwich Spa Town Council. This comprises ornamental outside seasonal planting displays in areas of the public realm. The annual calendar for the schedule is winter planting, spring bulbs and summer displays with hanging baskets (approximately150 units). The planting areas are large formal beds (St Richard House gardens, Ledwych Island and Primsland Way and additional fixed planters at various locations- traffic islands, Victoria Square and through the Town Centre. Contract is for the sourcing, supply, planting, installation and all associated care and maintenance-including presentation, dead heading, clearance and regular watering through the seasons. Some lawn mowing and general maintenance also included within the specified requirements for the St Richards House Gardens & Ledwych locations. Planting arrangements including type of flowers, plants and colour variations to be specified through arrangement with the Town Council. By example the 2022 summer theme was red, white & blue fl oral displays specifically to mark the Late Queen Elizabeth II -Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and similar special arrangements are made every autumn for planters at the Town war memorial /cenotaph to mark the Remembrance period.
Interest should be registered through the Town Council Offices at St Richards House (01905 774258) and/or by contacting the Town Clerk by email at
mark.keld@droitwichspa.gov.uk
A full overview including an escorted walk through of the different locations for the planting will be provided on request and by arrangement as necessary.

More information

Additional text

Justification
Existing contract now subject to renewal and requires detailed consideration and planning for Winter planting, spring bulbs and summer displays & baskets in the town. Anticipated that options and interest should be reviewed and considered by Council early December to accord with timescales for supply and service provision of the 3 years going forwards.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Keld

Address

Droitwich Spa Town Council ,
St Richards House, Victoria Square
Droitwich Spa , Worcestershire
WR98DS
England

Telephone

01905 774258

Email

mark.keld@droitwichspa.gov.uk

Website

www.droitwichspa.gov.uk