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Cyclical Decoration; 2027 - 2034

GENTOO GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 10:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 07:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, functioning as a public authority under sub-central government operations, is initiating a cyclical decoration procurement process for the period of 2027 to 2034. This process involves both internal and external decoration services for occupied and empty homes, located in Sunderland, UKC23 region. Currently in the planning stage, this process has a planned start for contract activities on 1st May 2027 through to 30th April 2034, with the market engagement notice scheduled to close on 6th September 2026. The estimated contract value is £10,185,000 gross, with a published engagement document indicating that further tender activities will be underway around 7th September 2026. The procurement falls under the works category and involves methods aligning with the latest UK legislation, specifically the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in decoration and painting services, especially those qualifying as SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. With a significant budget attributable to the works need, businesses that specialise in large-scale decoration projects are likely to find competitive growth opportunities through participation. Additionally, firms with a strong understanding of the UK’s regulatory landscape and those accustomed to engaging with public authorities in structured procurement settings are well-positioned to bid effectively. This procurement not only offers financial potential through long-term contracts but also enables businesses to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector, particularly in the Sunderland area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyclical Decoration; 2027 - 2034

Notice Description

Cyclical Decoration Contract. Internal and External Decoration Provision to occupied and empty homes.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a03b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065547-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45442100 - Painting work

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,487,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2027 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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