How to win: Floral Display Supply & Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029

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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: FLORAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - OF FLOWER BEDS, PLANTERS, SHRUB AND PERENNIAL BEDS AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS CONTRACT PERIOD: OCTOBER 2026 - OCTOBER 2029 SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL ​ Sudbury Town Council takes great pride in the appearance of our town centre and the green spaces we are responsible for and recognises the significant role that well maintained, sustainable and creative floral and plant displays play in creating an attractive and vibrant town centre. We are now inviting applications from qualified contractors for our Floral Supply and Maintenance Contract for the period October 2026 - October 2029. Timeline for applicants: Return date for Tenders by: Monday 20 July 2026 Assessment and final panel decision by: Friday 31 July 2026 Applicants notified of panel decision by: Monday 3 August 2026 Agreement of Contract by: Friday 7 August 2026 Commencement of contract on: Friday 16 October 2026 ​To Apply: Visit sudbury-tc.gov.uk/tender to download the contract specification and complete the application form within the document. Once complete please follow the instructions to send your sealed bid to Sudbury Town Council

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Sudbury Town Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £55,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 20 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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