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Decorative Solutions

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, based in Welwyn Garden City, has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "Decorative Solutions," within the industry category of business-related services. The tender process was initiated to provide redeemable decorating vouchers and products. The procurement process has reached the award stage with B&Q LIMITED as the supplier, having secured the contract active from August 1, 2025, through to July 31, 2029. The contract was signed on August 1, 2025, and the procurement method was detailed as a below-threshold process. Key dates include the publication of the contract notice on March 16, 2026, detailing miscellaneous decoration items and decorating supplies as the key services offered.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating within the services sector, particularly those specialising in decoration products and solutions. With an anticipated total gross value of £168,000, the procurement process offers scope for collaboration with established suppliers who can offer innovative and cost-effective decorating solutions. Large-scale companies like B&Q LIMITED have successfully competed for this contract, suggesting that businesses with strong logistical capabilities and a diverse product range would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. Engaging with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council could facilitate business growth for organisations looking to expand their presence in the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Decorative Solutions

Notice Description

The provision of redeemable decorating vouchers, products

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023325-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

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


CPV Codes

39298900 - Miscellaneous decoration items

44812400 - Decorating supplies

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B&Q

Further Information

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