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Redecorations - Temple of Remembrance

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 11:25

Tender

20 May 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, centred on the interior redecoration of the Temple of Remembrance. This contract fell under the 'works' industry category and involved decoration and refurbishment work. Located in Ipswich, within the Suffolk region, the procurement employed an open competition method, being below threshold. The procurement stage culminated on 26th September 2025 when Bell Group Ltd was awarded the contract. The contract spanned from 15th September to 30th November 2025, offering a renewal option for an additional month.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in decoration, refurbishment, and interior decorating services to expand their portfolios. Large enterprises, like Bell Group Ltd, who have the capacity to undertake significant redecoration projects, would find such opportunities well-suited to their growth strategies, particularly given the project’s comprehensive scope and competitive open method. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eligible under reserved participation criteria could also benefit by boosting their reputation and standing in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Redecorations - Temple of Remembrance

Notice Description

Interior redecoration of the Temple of Remembrance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05189f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060113-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

79931000 - Interior decorating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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