Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc4-8d32-71e3-b9e8-fd21f77e6990/workington-town-centre-floral-displays closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Workington Town Centre Floral Displays [Workington Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/workington-town-council) Estimated value £140,000 Published 2 Oct 2025 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - 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 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. Through 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 activities, which have the potential to make a significant contribution to the Council's climate objectives and increase biodiversity throughout the town. Workington Town Centre has a tradition of high quality floral and hanging basket displays. The contractor will be expected to work closely with Officers from the Town Council to achieve the high standards required. ### Quantity Description Location 97 Troughs/Mangers Washington Street & Argos Crossing 12 Troughs/Mangers Quayside 24 18" Baskets Washington Square Shopping Centre 57 18" Baskets Murray Road & Finkle Street 4 18" Baskets End of Murray Road & Basket Trees 4 18" Baskets Workington Railway station 7 18" Baskets Harrington Bridge 7 18" Baskets Town Hall, Oxford Street 2 18" Baskets Princess Street Offices Budget: Approximately £26,000 - £28,000 a year. The Council owns the hanging baskets and troughs that will be used for this contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Floral-display services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e0-2025-10-02T15:19:40+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e0-2025-10-02T15:19:40+01:00) 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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