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title: "Leasehold External Maintenance and Decoration 2018"
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# Leasehold External Maintenance and Decoration 2018

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e0ed3ce-e7eb-4528-9d71-32d9f0541a97

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council is seeking contractors for the project titled "Leasehold External Maintenance and Decoration 2018", which involves general repairs, maintenance, and re-decoration of external areas of council properties. This procurement process is currently at the award stage following a tender that closed on 11 June 2018. The project aims to commence implementation on 2 July 2018, lasting for a duration of 15 weeks, with a total value of £190,000. The works are primarily classified under decoration and refurbishment in the construction industry, and they will take place in Reading, located in the South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and refurbishment sectors to expand their business. Companies specialised in external maintenance and decoration, particularly those familiar with local authority contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Interested contractors must engage through the Council's e-tendering portal, and all submissions should be made electronically to adhere to the Council's requirements. This project not only opens avenues for securing contracts but also contributes to developing long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

## Notice

Scope of Work: The works comprise of general repairs, maintenance and re-decoration to the external areas of Reading Borough Council Properties. Please refer to schedule of works for full details. Sites comprise of small and medium sized blocks of flats with surrounding grounds and outbuildings. Project implementation: commencing July 2018. Length of contract: 15 weeks. The Selection and Quality Questionnaires are available on In-Tend. Once you have expressed interest, you need to confirm your involvement (OPT IN) to be able to view the Questionnaires. Opt In gives access to the 'My Tender Return' area containing the questionnaires, the required document uploads and the 'Submit Return' button. All mandatory questions must be answered before you can submit your responses on Reading Borough Council's e-tendering Portal In-Tend. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd98ff6-a990-494e-8117-8e881b4772dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,252 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEVILLE DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2018 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd98ff6-a990-494e-8117-8e881b4772dc
- 14 May 2018 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedaf855-126b-4a76-88f6-b1d63d79b2f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd98ff6-a990-494e-8117-8e881b4772dc
  13th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedaf855-126b-4a76-88f6-b1d63d79b2f0
  14th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
  In-Tend portal

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc

## Provenance

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