Workington Town Centre Floral Displays

A Tender Notice
by WORKINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£140K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
02 Oct 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2031
Deadline
31 Oct 2025 23:59

Concepts

Location

North West England:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

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.

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

Service Delivery 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
Sustainability and biodiversity 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.
Best Practice Health and safety Evidence of best practice in green horticulture and plant health, compliance with health and safety industry standards
Price Value for money
Staff Training Evidence that delivery needs are covered by qualified staff, and that relevant and recognised horticultural training is provided for all staff.
Social Value Against the 5 themes listed in the full tender document.

CPV Codes

  • 77330000 - Floral-display services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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