Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-664e-72bc-ac69-7be244adec52/tender-for-the-provisioning-of-bedding-plants-and-plugs closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the Provisioning of Bedding Plants and Plugs [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Nov 2017 ## 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. - 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 Southend is home to a large number of beautiful parks and open spaces. The Council's Parks team participates in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition each year and is renowned for its colourful displays. The purpose of the tender is to appoint a Primary Contractor and a Backup Contractor, to supply Bedding Plants and Plugs to the Council. Tender Documents can be accessed via: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) The deadline for accessing the documents is: 14:00 Tuesday 7th November 2017. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: 14:00 Wednesday 8th November 2017. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 16:00 Wednesday 15th November 2017. Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements that are pass / fail and are fully explained with the documentation provided as part of the procurement. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) ## CPV classification Plants Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/baf8e525-e19d-4dc9-9878-e23980d3c5fb) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Southend-on-sea Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) [Sector More Agriculture, farming & fishing products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agriculture-farming-fishing) ## More tenders like this [Floral arrangements – Dodávka květinových darů · Pohřební a hřbitovní služby města Brna, a.s. · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-04d6-7266-bc54-d122f632822f/czechia-floral-arrangements-dodavka-kvetinovych-daru) [Agricultural and horticultural products – „Периодични доставки на фуражни суровини – шрот, трици, кюспе и DDGS по 7 обособени позиции за нуждите на ЗИ- Стара Загора” · ЗЕМЕДЕЛСКИ ИНСТИТУТ - СТАРА ЗАГОРА · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-dac4-73c2-aa45-696a63846bd0/bulgaria-agricultural-and-horticultural-products-periodicni-dostavki-na-fur) [Tree-nursery products – Dobava rastlinskega materiala- jesenska zasaditev · Javni holding Maribor, družba za izvajanje strokovnih in razvojnih nalog na področju gospodarskih javnih služb d.o.o. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6161-703f-955e-1a905e6e4584/slovenia-tree-nursery-products-dobava-rastlinskega-materiala-jesenska-zasad) [Vegetables, fruits and nuts – VOĆE I POVRĆE · Grad Zagreb · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f4ac-723b-87a2-fc7ed8596820/croatia-vegetables-fruits-and-nuts-voce-i-povrce) [Edible products of animal origin – Accord cadre de fourniture de denrées alimentaires bio et durables 2027-2030 · Communauté de Communes de la Haute Ariège · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8028-730b-a0cf-ca21fa76f0f4/france-edible-products-of-animal-origin-accord-cadre-de-fourniture-de-denree) [Vegetables – Fourniture de légumes et alimentation générale · Centre pénitentiaire d'Uerschterhaff · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1066-71d2-993a-1e34ac67002f/luxembourg-vegetables-fourniture-de-legumes-et-alimentation-generale)