Workington Town Centre Floral Displays

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    "description": "Workington Town Council is seeking a forward thinking, qualified company with green credentials to manage the floral displays that include baskets, mangers and planters in the centre of Workington. The floral displays will be managed in accordance with sustainable horticultural practices that support biodiversity and are climate positive whilst maintaining a high-quality appeal.\nThrough the coordination of nature-friendly displays and planting schemes and peat free practices, the focus will be on the development of sustainable planting and In-Bloom\nactivities, which have the potential to make a significant contribution to the Council\u0027s climate objectives and increase biodiversity throughout the town.\nWorkington Town Centre has a tradition of high quality floral and hanging basket displays.\nThe contractor will be expected to work closely with Officers from the Town Council to achieve the high standards required.\nQuantity Description Location\n97 Troughs/Mangers Washington Street \u0026 Argos Crossing\n12 Troughs/Mangers Quayside\n24 18\" Baskets Washington Square Shopping Centre\n57 18\" Baskets Murray Road \u0026 Finkle Street\n4 18\" Baskets End of Murray Road \u0026 Basket Trees\n4 18\" Baskets Workington Railway station\n7 18\" Baskets Harrington Bridge\n7 18\" Baskets Town Hall, Oxford Street\n2 18\" Baskets Princess Street Offices\nBudget: Approximately \u00a326,000 - \u00a328,000 a year.\nThe Council owns the hanging baskets and troughs that will be used for this contract.",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/procurement\nElectronic copies of all tender documents are acceptable. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2025.\nPlease provide:\n\u2022\tDetailed breakdown of costs\n\u2022\tDesigns / visuals\n\u2022\tRisk assessments and method statements\n\u2022\tPublic liability insurance\n\u2022\tTestimonials from previous customers\nSelected suppliers will be invited to attend the meeting of the Environment Committee on Thursday 13th November at 6.30pm, where you will have the opportunity to present visuals and costs to the committee directly.  \nContact for the tender; any questions relating to the tender and organising site visits should be directed to: \nEmma Chapman, Chief Officer\nWorkington Town Council, Town Hall, Oxford Street, Workington, CA14 2RS \n01900 702986\nemma.chapman@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk",
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