Decision details

Award of Contract for Provision of Seasonal Bedding Plants

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling and Street Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To award a contract for the production, supply and delivery of summer and spring bedding plants, hanging baskets and troughs to Boverton Nurseries for £135,040.98 over three years.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the council to provide seasonal plant displays throughout the town in spring and summer it is necessary to enter into a contract with a commercial grower to produce and deliver the required plants.  A procurement exercise has taken place and following receipt of three bids, Boverton Nurseries was selected.  This decision notice provides the relevant authority to enter in the relevant contract with Cheltenham Borough Council.

Alternative options considered:

Produce the plants in-house.  The council has decommissioned its nursery and no longer has the skills or resources to undertake this.

Consultees

One Legal, who will prepare and enter into a contract with the supplier.

Contact: Adam Reynolds, Parks and Public Realm Manager Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 05/12/2023

Date of decision: 05/12/2023