Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca4-a75c-70ef-b38e-1a0cff601f4c/tender-for-the-provisioning-of-a-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-bedding-p closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender For The Provisioning Of A Framework Agreement For The Supply Of Bedding Plants And Plugs [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Oct 2022 Deadline Closed 22 Nov 2022 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Subject to receiving a suitable number of responses from suitably qualified economic operators, Southend-on-Sea City Council wish to implement a multi-provider framework agreement for the supply of Bedding Plants and Plugs (The Framework Agreement). The Framework Agreement is to offer the Council the opportunity to place Call-Off Contracts for the compliant procurement of the required goods and related services . Any Provider registered to the Framework Agreement will be offered the opportunity to take part in any process which is run in the letting of those Call-Off Contracts, subject to the requirements of the Framework Agreement being met. The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 14:00 Thursday 10th November 2022 The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Tuesday 22nd November 2022. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on scoring achieved, ability, financial standing, adherence to the relevant British Standard (or equivalent) and insurance. The elements which are either "scored", or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. All organisations are advised that being listed as part of the concluded Framework Agreement does not guarantee any minimum level of work. Additional information: The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d8d56df6-481b-4944-af5b-c9c7c0af93cf) 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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