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Floral Planting & Maintenance Contract 2026-2028

Seaton Valley Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Seaton Valley Council

Buyer Address: 20-22, Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 0DG, England

Contact Email: admin@seatonvalleycommunitycouncil.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01912379870

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
120000.0 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 16:41
Deadline
27 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

1. Summary Seaton Valley Community Council (SVCC) invites bids from suitably experienced horticultural contractors for the supply, installation and maintenance of floral planting schemes across the five villages of Seaton Delaval, Seghill, Seaton Sluice, New Hartley and Holywell. The contract supports the Council's strategic transition from annual bedding to sustainable perennial planting, together with wildflower areas and enhanced biodiversity. 2. Contract Term 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 Optional extension: Up to 24 months (performance-dependent, not guaranteed) 3. Estimated Value Estimated combined value for 2026-28: £100,000-£120,000. Non-binding expectation for Year 1: £50,000-£60,000. 4. Scope of Services Full details provided in the Specification and FAQs. Bidders may tender for the full contract or for any of the sub-lots outlined. Approximate quantities and descriptive locations are detailed in the Specification. 5. Evaluation Criteria Full detail s in Specification and Evaluation and Criteria Weightings. Bids will be evaluated on: • Price - 40% • Quality of Plants, Materials and Method - 20% • Environmental Sustainability - 12% • Design Approach - 10% • Experience and Capability - 8% • Maintenance Methodology - 5% • Communication and Contract Management - 3% • Safety and Compliance - 2% 6. Key Dates Tender published No later than 15 Dec 2025 Clarifications close 17 Jan 2026 (12:00 noon) Clarification responses issued 22 Jan Submission deadline 27 Jan (12:00 noon) Officer validation 28-31 Jan F&GP evaluation 12 Feb Full Council decision 11 March Award letters 16 March Mobilisation By 31 March Contract start 1 April 7. How to Apply Tenderers must submit: • Completed Submission Form (template provided) • Supporting documents as requested Email queries and submissions to: admin@seatonvalleycommunitycouncil.gov.uk

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External Link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953c6c9a-e2f2-4a86-bdc4-fe5fac4a82e5

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Document Description: Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

Document Description: Detailed specification including sub lots, planting schedule and descriptive locations.

Document Description: Appendix 1.0 from Specification. Provided as excel file.

Document Description: Evaluation Criteria and Weightings

Document Description: FAQs

Document Description: Submission Form in word.docx format.

Document Description: Anticipated Process Timetable.

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