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24 Jun 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the decorating of the Register Office. The contract, titled "Register Office Decorating," is classified within the services industry, including decoration and interior refurbishment work. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract now active. T COLEBORN AND SON LIMITED, located in Portsmouth, has been awarded the contract. This project, with a gross value of GBP 30,000, commenced on 19th June 2026 and is scheduled for completion by 31st December 2026. The procurement method was conducted below the threshold, and the main location for the services is in the UKJ31 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in interior decorating services and refurbishment work, particularly local SMEs. The involvement of T COLEBORN AND SON LIMITED, an SME, highlights the accessibility of such tenders to small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with capabilities in decoration, overhaul, and refurbishment work could leverage similar opportunities in public procurement to expand their portfolios and secure new projects, enhancing their growth and market presence. Companies positioned to offer high-quality and reliable service delivery would find themselves well-suited to compete effectively for contracts of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Register Office Decorating

Notice Description

Decorating of Register Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059314-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

79931000 - Interior decorating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T COLEBORN AND SON

Further Information

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