Planning

Provision of Decorating Materials and the associated Decorating Cards/Vouchers

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 13:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Decorating Materials and the associated Decorating Cards/Vouchers." The process, classified under the goods category, is aimed at renewing the Council's contract for decorating supplies and vouchers, benefiting tenants and leaseholders within the region designated UKC22, United Kingdom. This three-year contract, with potential extensions totaling two additional years, is slated to start on 10th May 2026 and end on 9th May 2029. The council is engaging the market to gather inputs by encouraging potential vendors to complete a questionnaire by the deadline of 19th December 2025. Interested parties can accessemore information regarding this opportunity on the Find a Tender platform.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in the provision of decorating supplies such as paint, wallpaper, and associated items. Businesses that can offer flexible digital vouchers, as well as printed options, will be well-positioned to compete. Organisations with a strong footing in digital sales, stores capable of handling voucher exchanges, and those familiar with the supply dynamics within sub-central government contracts will find this tender particularly promising. By engaging in this procurement process, companies can establish or strengthen their presence in the government sector, augmenting their reach and network in Gateshead and potentially beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Decorating Materials and the associated Decorating Cards/Vouchers

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (The Council) is in the process of renewing its contract for the provision of decorating materials and the associated decorating vouchers (or similar scheme). These vouchers are issued to council tenants and potentially to leaseholders following planned investment works. They are intended as a contribution towards the cost of redecoration where damage has occurred as a result of those works. Tenants and leaseholders can exchange the vouchers for decorating materials such as paint, wallpaper, brushes, and other related items. To ensure the voucher is inclusive, accessible and meets our customers needs we would be looking to issue the following types of vouchers: - Flexible Digital Vouchers - E-vouchers or codes that can be redeemable online or in store. - Printed Voucher - Voucher codes that can be printed by ourselves and issued to customers that may not have access to a smart phone or email. The Council proposes to tender this opportunity for a 3-year contract, with two optional 12-month extensions.

Planning Information

Please complete the market engagement questionnaire published on the Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found by searching 'Provision of Decorating Materials and the associated Decorating Cards/Vouchers' or using project reference number OPEN20252110. Please return the questionnaire by 19th December 2025 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080171-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44812400 - Decorating supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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