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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:25

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed the procurement process for the conversion of the first floor of Comer Gardens Institute in Worcester, UK. This project involved extensive refurbishment work, including lobby extension, alterations to stairs, enhancements to the ground floor ceiling, and various external decorations. The contract, awarded on 9th December 2025, entered into effect on 5th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 15th April 2026. Conducted via an open competition procurement method, this project represents a works category contract that was awarded to SNAPE CONTRACTING SERVICES LTD.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly SMEs like SNAPE CONTRACTING SERVICES LTD, to enhance their portfolios by undertaking public sector projects. The open competition allowed businesses registered on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to access procurement documents and submit electronic bids, enabling them to gain visibility and build relationships with a significant public authority client. Companies with expertise in refurbishment work were especially well-suited to apply, as the criteria focused heavily on quality and price, each contributing to the overall evaluation of submissions. Such projects not only provide a platform to showcase technical proficiency in executing detailed refurbishments but also foster potential for securing future government contracts through demonstrated capability and proven performance.

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Notice Title

Comer Gardens Institute First Floor Conversion

Notice Description

First floor refurbishment of Comer Gardens Institute at Comer Gardens Institute, 14 Comer Gardens, Worcester, WR2 6JA. Works to include: - Extension to form larger lobby area, alterations to stairs - Upgrading of ceiling on the ground floor - Refurbishment of the first floor - External works and decorations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081674-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,223 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 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
Worcester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SNAPE CONTRACTING SERVICES LTD

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