Delivery partner for an in-bloom improvement scheme in Gorleston

The Council is seeking a delivery partner to help deliver an in-bloom improvement scheme in Gorleston, building on previous funded work in the Bandstand Gardens and continuing to improve the appearance and condition of a variety of locations in Gorleston High Street. Funding for this project is provided by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme.

Interested parties are invited to submit a short (500 words minimum) proposal on:

• how you intend to meet the requirements of the initiative
• how you will achieve the objectives within the delivery timeframe (to 30 September 2026)

The selection of locations will be agreed with the Council, with a minimum of 5 square meters of public realm to be targeted for improvement across the delivery timeframe. Public realm means the spaces between and around buildings that are publicly accessible, including squares, courtyards and streets. Proposals should be focused on achieving maximum 'in-bloom' coverage over Summer & Autumn 2026.

Delivery requirements:

• work collaboratively with the Council and other stakeholders including businesses, education providers, other public and VCSE organisations and residents
• promote the initiative online and in person, and create a sense of ownership and pride in the local community
• build a bank of volunteers who are passionate about Gorleston to provide horticultural education opportunities, to support the propagation and maintenance of planting, and deliver a minimum of 5 volunteering opportunities
• develop and deliver an appropriate watering and maintenance plan with stakeholders and where applicable in consultation with Great Yarmouth Services (GYS)
• run a minimum of one community engagement event
• create a priority list of areas within Gorleston High Street for locating planting
• identify a range of options for displaying plants and other street furniture eg planters, bins, benches etc, relevant to the specific locations
• consider sustainability - from materials for planters to use of drought tolerant plants

The successful delivery partner will be awarded a grant of up to £10,000 to support the project, to cover the purchase of all materials, plants, equipment and supporting activity. The delivery partner will be expected to provide regular progress reports, including photo evidence (before and after) of all improved locations, evidence of volunteer involvement and evidence of financial expenditure.

Delivery partners must be able to provide evidence of public liability cover to min. £5m and to produce relevant risk assessments for the work.

Submissions should be made to [email protected] no later than 5pm Thursday 12 February 2026.