Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-a8b1-712c-954e-1f0b51a4e4bc/planting-and-maintenance-of-flower-beds Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Planting and Maintenance of Flower Beds [West Bedlington Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-bedlington-town-council) Estimated value £60,000 Published 12 Oct 2026 Deadline 17 days left 5 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender West Bedlington Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of seasonal planting, routine inspection, cleansing, watering and maintenance of identified flower beds, planters and associated planted areas within the West Bedlington Town Council area. - Purpose of the Tender The purpose of this tender is to appoint a competent supplier(s) to deliver the services currently described in the existing service level agreement, including the preparation, planting, inspection, cleansing, establishment watering and ongoing maintenance of flower beds and planters across West Bedlington. The Council is seeking proposals that provide a reliable, good-quality and cost-effective service, with clear arrangements for communication, reporting, health and safety, environmental practice and service monitoring. - Scope of Services The supplier will be required to deliver a complete seasonal floral planting and maintenance service for the flower beds, tubs and planters identified in the attached schedule. The service shall include, as a minimum, stripping out and preparing beds before planting, supplying suitable plants and materials, planting summer and winter schemes, watering for establishment, removing litter, detritus and weeds in and immediately surrounding the beds, inspecting sites, reporting issues, and carrying out agreed remedial work where instructed by the Council. Suppliers can bid for flower beds only or planters only or both flower beds and planters. - Service Locations and Planting Schedule The service locations and indicative planting requirements are set out in the existing Flower Bed Locations table within this document. Tenderers must price for all listed locations unless invited by the Council to submit prices for specific lots or alternative options. The Council may amend planting designs, quantities or locations during the contract term by written agreement. - Required Service Standards - All identified flower beds shall be visited at least twice per month during the growing season, unless otherwise agreed in writing. - Sites shall be left clean, tidy and safe following each visit. - Weeds, litter and detritus shall be removed from beds and immediately surrounding areas. - Beds shall be prepared before summer and winter planting, normally during May/June and September/October or as otherwise agreed with the Council. - Plants supplied shall be healthy, suitable for the location, and planted to an appropriate spacing and depth. - Watering necessary for establishment shall be included. Additional watering may be instructed and priced separately where agreed. - Any damage, safety risk, vandalism, plant failure or maintenance issue shall be reported to the Council promptly. - The supplier shall keep records of scheduled visits, work completed, issues identified and actions taken. Read full description ## CPV classification Planting and maintenance services of green areas Floral-display services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096251-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096251-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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