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Workington Town Centre Floral Displays

Workington Town Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 10:13.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV77330000 — Floral-display services

Lots

  • Lot 1£140k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FD2026-31
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
https://www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/procurement Electronic copies of all tender documents are acceptable. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2025. Please provide: • Detailed breakdown of costs • Designs / visuals • Risk assessments and method statements • Public liability insurance • Testimonials from previous customers Selected suppliers will be invited to attend the meeting of the Environment Committee on Thursday 13th November at 6.30pm, where you will have the opportunity to present visuals and costs to the committee directly. Contact for the tender; any questions relating to the tender and organising site visits should be directed to: Emma Chapman, Chief Officer Workington Town Council, Town Hall, Oxford Street, Workington, CA14 2RS 01900 702986 emma.chapman@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk ↗
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
31 Oct 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
31 Oct 2025, 23:59

Special regime

concession

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
140,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
168,000

Options

Description
Contractors will need to be flexible if Council requirements change during the contract length. Changes would be discussed and agreed between both parties and any additional budget requirements would also be agreed between parties.

Renewal

Description
Initial contract is for 5 years, with the option of extending for an additional two years if required.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
Proven track record of delivering a high-quality horticultural service, in terms of the supply and ongoing maintenance of floral displays for hanging baskets, mangers and troughs

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Sustainability and biodiversity
Type
quality
Description
The ability to provide healthy, attractive, sustainable, peat-free and pesticide/herbicides planting schemes that attract a wide range of pollinators. A commitment to carbon-neutral practices.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Best Practice Health and safety
Type
quality
Description
Evidence of best practice in green horticulture and plant health, compliance with health and safety industry standards

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
Value for money

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Staff Training
Type
quality
Description
Evidence that delivery needs are covered by qualified staff, and that relevant and recognised horticultural training is provided for all staff.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
Against the 5 themes listed in the full tender document.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
77330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Floral-display services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-5805
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
061828-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
2 Oct 2025, 15:19

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
060874-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
30 Sept 2025, 13:18

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
31 Oct 2025, 23:59
Description
Suppliers can make contact with the Council to clarify information on the tender document up to the date of submission

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYQR-1381-YHGX
Name
Workington Town Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD11
Country
GB
Locality
WORKINGTON
Postal Code
CA14 2RS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Town Hall, Oxford Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PYQR-1381-YHGX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Emma Chapman
Telephone
+441900702986

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · WORKINGTON · UKD11 · CA14 2RS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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