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AT1307 Freemans Green Decorating

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Tender

30 Dec 2025 at 19:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AT1307 Freemans Green Decorating" project is managed by Luton Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level based in Luton, United Kingdom. This tender involves decoration works for a social housing development of 15 townhouses in Sherd Close, Luton. The procurement was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, with key contractual dates spanning from 27th February 2026 to 25th May 2026, and a potential extension until 25th August 2026. The award phase has concluded, and the contract was signed with RGS Decorators Limited on 26th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the construction and decoration sectors. Businesses with expertise in decoration work stand to benefit from such opportunities, as the project requires comprehensive decoration skills. The procurement's emphasis on price and quality suggests a competitive environment where small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations serving the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors may find advantageous positioning. Engaging with this contract allows companies to expand their portfolio in the public sector, fostering new partnerships with government bodies like Luton Council.

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Notice Title

AT1307 Freemans Green Decorating

Notice Description

Decorating works at Freemans Green - development of 15 houses located in Sherd Close, Luton for social occupation. The properties are three storey townhouses in blocks of three and have either four or five bedrooms and are of traditional construction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one extension of up to 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022277-2026
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


CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 25 May 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RGS DECORATORS

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