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CBC-1921-Q-RM Supply and Fitting of Blinds - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process under the title "Supply and Fitting of Blinds" as part of its selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The project falls within the services category, specifically targeting the installation work and supply of various types of blinds including textile and interior blinds. The tender was conducted for delivery in multiple locations including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands, with key procurement milestones such as the tender period ending on 24 February 2026, followed by the contract period running from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The tender process culminated in awarding Concorde Blinds Direct Ltd, with the award notice published on 18 March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the blinds and curtain industry, particularly for those with expertise in installation and supply of textile blinds. Although the procurement did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a strong presence in the blinds sector and broader supply chain capabilities could benefit from participating in similar future tenders. Central Bedfordshire Council's procurement strategy could signal ongoing opportunities for business growth in specialised home and interior services across the regions specified in the tender.

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Notice Title

CBC-1921-Q-RM Supply and Fitting of Blinds - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Concorde Blinds to carry out CBC-1921-Q-RM Supply And Fitting Of Blinds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dceb809-cb0c-4647-b489-d250b304c137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf5393d-548f-4a77-918d-491a6cff2643
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

39515400 - Blinds

39515410 - Interior blinds

39515420 - Textile blinds

39515430 - Venetian blinds

39515440 - Vertical blinds

45421143 - Installation work of blinds

45421145 - Installation work of roller blinds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCORDE BLINDS DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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