How to win: Invitation to tender for a 3-year contract for floral displays for Hertford Town Council

About this contract

The Town Council is seeking quotes for a three-year contract for the provision of its floral displays which have provided displays both in summer/autumn (June to October approximately) and winter/spring (October to May approximately). The contract seeks to maintain the existing high level of floral impact whilst demonstrating commitment to enhancing biodiversity through provision of plants for pollinators.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Hertford Town Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £60,000, 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 15 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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