Published date: 20 January 2017

Last edited date: 20 January 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 3 October 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77310000

  • Floral-display services - 77330000

Location of contract

NE42 5AA

Value of contract

£105,000

Procurement reference

PRUDHOE TOWN COUNCIL

Published date

20 January 2017

Closing date

3 October 2016

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

SCOPE OF WORK
The Town Council has responsibility for 30 formal beds. These are located along the B6395 and equate to approximately 650 sq metres, each bed is planted with spring and summer bedding. Additionally, spring and summer bedding is planted and maintained at 6 town signs, also along the B6395/A695 and in the Town Centre 'The Glade'.

The Council has responsibility for 33 street planters (800x600x600mm), 1 large 3-tier planter, 4 large planters, 8 medium barrier planters and 36 summer hanging baskets (water reservoir baskets supplied).

The following areas of work, supply and service are required under the contract:
• To remove previous season plants and prepare for new season planting as required.
• To supply all plants and associated materials.
• To provide all labour, tools and equipment to bring on, maintain and ensure pristine beds, planters and baskets throughout the seasons.
• To liaise with Prudhoe Town Council to ensure a high standard of service is maintained.

All work will be carried out within the town of Prudhoe (NE42), and including Mickley (NE43).

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All procurement documents are available on-line at http://www.parish-council.com/prudhoe/index.asp?pageid=655573, can be collected from the Town Council Office or will be posted out to interested parties.

The Council's Financial Regulations require the Council to ensure that value for money is obtained in respect of all contracts for the supply of goods and services, and to ensure that set procedures for the obtaining of tenders and quotations are adhered to.

The Council's Standing Orders require all decisions and resolutions by the Council, including those agreeing to the award of contracts, to be taken by the public meeting of the Council in a form prescribed by law.

The Council will award the 'Formal Floral Bedding, Planters and Hanging Baskets' contract based on 'Cost' and 'Quality'.

PROCUREMENT/AWARD TIMESCALE
19th August - Contract Notice posted, amendment 16th September 2016
3rd October - Closing Date
w/c 3rd October - Procurement Group to open and review tenders, with recommendation to go out with Council Meeting Papers on 6th October 2016
12th October - Council Meeting to endorse and agree Contract offer
by 14th October - Contract offered and unsuccessful tenders notified following acceptance

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Eden

Address

The Spetchells Centre
58 Front Street
Prudhoe
NE42 5AA
England

Telephone

01661835487

Email

PRUDHOETC@HOTMAIL.COM

Website

www.parish-council.com/prudhoe