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ESCC-Uckfield College Specialist Facility Phase 3

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "ESCC-Uckfield College Specialist Facility Phase 3," which falls under the construction work category (CPV: 45000000). The procurement, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, follows a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement stage was completed, with the contract being awarded on 23 January 2026. The contract period is from 16 February 2026 to 6 March 2026, with the total value of the tender amounting to £38,336.89.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction work, particularly those capable of executing projects within a tight timeframe. The procurement was awarded to Colours Decorating Limited, highlighting potential for similar enterprises that meet the suitability criteria of the contracting authority. SMEs in the construction sector can stand to gain by positioning themselves as capable service providers for such specialised facility works, thereby facilitating business growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC-Uckfield College Specialist Facility Phase 3

Notice Description

Phase 3 works at the Specialist Facility at Uckfield College.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83f65bf8-865b-4d7c-8f8a-3eee6024d6fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d81aec-528b-4115-8287-65c64f5fc759
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,336 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,336 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLOURS DECORATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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