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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has concluded a selective procurement process, awarding a contract to the Ideal Services Group for planned and reactive maintenance services at their Birmingham office. This award comes under the category of repair and maintenance services, with the contract valued at £90,000. The procurement stage reached the award stage on 1st June 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. The project is situated in the West Midlands region, engaging in a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and primarily targeting the services industry category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in maintenance and repair services, specifically those equipped to handle planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks. Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts are typically those with experience in maintaining statutory compliance and providing flexible, responsive repair services. SMEs might find this area particularly promising due to the tender's suitability options, although this specific contract has been awarded to a larger supplier, indicating the competitive nature of such opportunities. Overall, businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts should consider developing capabilities aligned with these demand-driven service requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory compliance activities, and reactive repair services for the Commission's Birmingham office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f88d06ce-20a2-4c64-bf20-f12e52ea2ae5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd8c415-ea73-4e89-8b27-7da140604dc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAL SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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