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Workington Town Centre Floral Displays

Workington Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Workington Town Council was looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £140,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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…Read the full 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.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060874-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061828-2025

About the buyer

  1. Kelsall Green Pump Track

    Kelsall Parish CouncilNorth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon30 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated
  2. Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

    Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon3 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £160kestimated
  3. Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework

    Lake District National Park AuthorityNorth WestConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon3 days left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4mframework ceiling
  4. 3 Year Floral Display Contract

    St Ives Town Council (Cambridgeshire)North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open15 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  5. ITT for the Provision of Repairs Services Tender

    Rochdale Boroughwide Housing LimitedNorth WestSecurity, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open17 days left22 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £32.2mestimated

From notice 060874-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 2 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.