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title: "CBC-2040-Q-SM Replacement Decking Area, Flitwick Children's Centre - AWARD"
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# CBC-2040-Q-SM Replacement Decking Area, Flitwick Children's Centre - AWARD

Buyer: Central Bedfordshire Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5585d5f9-652a-4ed5-a9c8-e6fc59e4db0b

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council procured replacement composite decking at Flitwick Children’s Centre, including upgrades to the existing subframe and supporting structures. This is a small works requirement combining external construction, decking installation and associated structural improvement. The procurement was classified as landscaping work (CPV 45112700), although the practical scope is specifically focused on replacing a decking area rather than general landscaping. Delivery is at the children’s centre in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. The requirement is relevant to contractors able to assess an existing subframe, install composite decking and carry out associated support or ground-level works safely in a children’s centre environment. The council is the buyer and contracting authority.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Hickman Property Services LTD on 13 August 2026. The recorded award value is £0 in GBP. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 20 September 2026. It was run as a quotation process using an electronic tendering system, with completed quotations and attachments submitted electronically. The tender deadline was 27 July 2026 at 10:00, and questions were due by 21 July 2026. Quotations were evaluated as part of the council’s quotation process, with clarification responses shared with tenderers for consistency. The award is active and the tender itself is marked complete. There were no lots, so the requirement was awarded as a single package.

This award provides a clear indication that Central Bedfordshire Council buys focused outdoor improvement works for its children’s-centre estate, rather than only large construction projects. A credible future supplier would need practical experience replacing composite decking and improving existing subframes and supports, with the ability to inspect an installed structure, identify remedial work and deliver a safe, durable finish. Relevant firms are likely to be property maintenance, building works, decking installation or external works contractors with suitable site-management and health-and-safety arrangements for working at an occupied children’s facility. The council recorded the opportunity as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so competitors should consider whether their organisational capacity, compliance arrangements and delivery resources match the buyer’s stated procurement profile.

## Notice

The Council is looking for replacement composite decking including upgrade of existing subframe and supports at a local children's centre. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: Tuesday 21st July 2026 Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Monday 27th July 2026 10am Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a5669e-3809-4df6-8ff9-f6b35ab8a900 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | Central Bedfordshire Council |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Postcode area | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Hickman Property Services LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a5669e-3809-4df6-8ff9-f6b35ab8a900

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a5669e-3809-4df6-8ff9-f6b35ab8a900
  13th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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