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Internal External Decoration Tender

Southdown Housing Association

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Mar 2025 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2025 at 11:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southdown Housing Association, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, successfully completed the procurement process for the "Internal External Decoration Tender". This procurement was targeted towards works in the painting and decorating category and was focused on properties in East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton. The procurement method employed was an open competition, enabling broad access to potential suppliers. The contract commenced on 20th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with the award already in place involving Tekton Joinery & Construction Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hove. The procurement stages included tender and award phases, with key decisions finalised by February 2026.

The successful tender for internal and external decorations presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those skilled in painting and decorating works. With the buyer being a public authority operating in sub-central government, bidders were assessed on a balanced criteria of price and quality. Businesses able to provide competitive pricing alongside high-quality service were advantageous in this procurement process. The tender process, initiated below threshold levels, exemplifies the pathway for smaller businesses to engage with public sector opportunities, fostering business growth in relevant industries such as construction, interior services, and structural maintenance. The open procurement method further ensures accessibility, encouraging a diverse range of enterprises, including social enterprises, to participate in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal External Decoration Tender

Notice Description

Internal External Decoration of properties in East & West Sussex and Brighton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e80b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013732-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45442100 - Painting work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

45442121 - Painting work of structures

45442180 - Repainting work

45451000 - Decoration work

79931000 - Interior decorating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southdown Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1JU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tekton Joinery & Construction Ltd

Further Information

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