---
title: "M2526-10 INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATIONS CITYWIDE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059718"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# M2526-10 INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATIONS CITYWIDE

Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059718

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## Summary

Southend City Council has initiated a tender for interior and exterior decorations across the city with an emphasis on painting services. This public procurement process, classified under the industry category "Interior decorating services," is in the award stage following an open procedure. The contract, titled "M2526-10 Internal & External Decorations Citywide," was awarded to GEORGE JONES & SON (CONTRACTORS) LTD, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. While one lot was cancelled, the contract remains active, offering opportunities within the region "UKH" in Southend on Sea. The tender demanded electronic submissions up until 12th December 2025, with the subsequent awarding process engaging from the same date.

The tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the painting and decorating industry. The focus on both internal and external redecoration work across multiple residential types—such as communal areas of blocks of flats and temporary accommodations—requires expertise in various painting services, including paint stripping, building and structure painting. Businesses equipped to handle minor repairs and comprehensive painting projects can capitalise on this opportunity to establish long-term engagement with regional authorities like Southend City Council. With an award criteria favouring quality over price, businesses that prioritise the calibre of their work would be ideally suited to compete in such contracts.

## Notice

External and Internal Painting

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Internal and External decorating of properties in Southend on Sea City

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034155-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE JONES & SON (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45442100 - Painting work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings
- 45442121 - Painting work of structures
- 45442180 - Repainting work
- 45442190 - Paint-stripping work
- 79931000 - Interior decorating services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034155-2026
- 9 Sep 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055187-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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