Tender

M2526-10 INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATIONS CITYWIDE

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 18:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend City Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "M2526-10 INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATIONS CITYWIDE," which entails general pre-painting repairs and complete redecoration for various residential properties and communal areas in Southend on Sea, England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure, suitable for contracts above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12th December 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of interior decorating services, with a contract valued at GBP 300,000. The successful bidder will commence work from 23rd June 2026, with the contract running until 31st March 2031.

This procurement tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in decoration and painting services. The contract provides a comprehensive scope of work including interior and exterior decoration, creating ample opportunities for businesses that focus on painting, repainting, and paint-stripping services. Companies positioned within the United Kingdom, and particularly those familiar with large-scale redecoration projects, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and may benefit from establishing or expanding their presence within the public sector market through this venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M2526-10 INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATIONS CITYWIDE

Notice Description

The works comprise of: * The general pre-painting repairs and the complete external redecoration of dwellings. * The works comprise of general minor repairs and complete internal redecoration of communal areas of blocks of flats, temporary accommodation and sheltered schemes. The number of dwellings stated in Section 3 may vary because of budget restraints or as a result of the sale of properties or exclusion by the Clients representative and the final account will be adjusted accordingly. Additional information: To express your interest and receive documents https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bc2df7-47fd-4891-9420-4eb114641094
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45442100 - Painting work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

45442121 - Painting work of structures

45442180 - Repainting work

45442190 - Paint-stripping work

79931000 - Interior decorating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FY
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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