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title: "Cyclical Decorating Programme"
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# Cyclical Decorating Programme

Buyer: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd420779-db9a-43da-899f-c5c7b5a5f045

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Oxford City Council and managed by OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement, titled "Cyclical Decorating Programme," falls under the industry category of decoration work (CPV code 45451000) and is located in Oxford, England. The process reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period closing on 1st April 2025 and the contract period starting from 22nd April 2025 to 21st April 2027. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to Bell Decorating Group Ltd through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the works sector, particularly those specialising in decorative services. Although the contract has been awarded to a large company, it highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future similar tenders, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses with expertise in cyclical decoration programmes and a capacity to undertake large-scale projects may find opportunities in similar contracts and framework agreements with public sector organisations like Oxford City Council.

## Notice

Support of a Cyclical Decorating Programme with Oxford City Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a8470e-e9e3-4436-b61a-e31edaee2df3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELL DECORATING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45451000 - Decoration work

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a8470e-e9e3-4436-b61a-e31edaee2df3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a8470e-e9e3-4436-b61a-e31edaee2df3
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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