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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council recently concluded the procurement process for external decoration and repair works at the Crofton Anne Dale Infant & Junior Schools, with a focus on decoration work. The procurement was carried out under the Decoration & Minor Pre-decoration Repairs Framework for 2024-2028. Located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, the process saw the contract being awarded on 8th July 2026, with Richardson Decorating Contractors Ltd as the supplier. The contract period will commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2026. The procurement stage noted is the Award stage, and the procurement method was categorised as 'Other'.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the decoration works industry to expand their public sector portfolio, especially those experienced in handling education sector projects. Despite its completion, the awarded contract exemplifies the potential for future opportunities within the framework period, encouraging skilled contractors to engage with Hampshire County Council's forthcoming tenders. Companies specialising in external decoration and repairs stand well-positioned to succeed in similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to compete in a rapidly growing market.

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Notice Title

Lot 2 (DA) Crofton Anne Dale Infant & Junior Schools - External Decorations and repairs 15-26 - AWARD

Notice Description

Dear Sir/Madam, In accordance with the Decoration & Minor Pre-decoration Repairs Framework 2024-2028 you are invited to tender for the External Decorations and repairs 15-26 at Crofton Anne Dale Infant & Junior Schools and have been supplied with the attached documents. Please download all the documents and read VERY carefully. Opting In and Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Your completed (tender return document(s) and form of tender) should be submitted via In Tend no later than 2pm on Friday the 19th of June 2026. Kind regards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8cbaed5-87ce-48ee-8fab-aa93d56c41c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32e5224-824e-45c0-ad4d-6b2b3bf32972
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UL
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHARDSON DECORATING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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