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Cyclical Decorating Programme

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED

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13 May 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Oxford City Council and managed by OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement, titled "Cyclical Decorating Programme," falls under the industry category of decoration work (CPV code 45451000) and is located in Oxford, England. The process reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period closing on 1st April 2025 and the contract period starting from 22nd April 2025 to 21st April 2027. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to Bell Decorating Group Ltd through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the works sector, particularly those specialising in decorative services. Although the contract has been awarded to a large company, it highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future similar tenders, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses with expertise in cyclical decoration programmes and a capacity to undertake large-scale projects may find opportunities in similar contracts and framework agreements with public sector organisations like Oxford City Council.

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Notice Title

Cyclical Decorating Programme

Notice Description

Support of a Cyclical Decorating Programme with Oxford City Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a8470e-e9e3-4436-b61a-e31edaee2df3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 1-2 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
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.stevenson@odsgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL DECORATING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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