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22 Jul 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of interior decorating and furnishing solutions as part of a decorating voucher scheme under the Pfh (Procurement for Housing) framework, specifically Lots 1 Retail Decorative Solutions. This process, classified under the industry category of goods, was concluded at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 15 July 2026. The arrangement is directed through a direct, below threshold procurement method and is managed by Dudley MBC, which has a mandate to offer these services as part of its legal obligations to tenants. The primary contractor is IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, and the delivery is targeted at the UKG36 region, aligning with the organisation's statutory requirements.

For businesses, especially those in the production and supply of paints and wallcoverings, this tender represents a valuable opportunity to partner with public authorities in delivering tenant-focused services. Large enterprises with capabilities in producing and supplying materials necessary for interior decoration and restoration projects would find themselves well-suited to such contracts. With an overall value of GBP 720,000, participating businesses can expand their market presence, reinforcing their commercial relationships with sub-central government bodies and enhancing growth prospects by servicing public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Interior Decorating and Furnishing Solutions

Notice Description

This contract was awarded via the Pfh (Procurement for Housing) framework - Lots 1 Retail Decorative Solutions. The contract is for a decorating voucher scheme, which Dudley MBC as landlord has a legal obligation to provide for tenants to repair and restore damage where essential repair work has taken place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069159-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44111400 - Paints and wallcoverings

44800000 - Paints, varnishes and mastics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

Further Information

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