---
title: "Residential Improvement Works 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066554"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# Residential Improvement Works 2026

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066554

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The University of Kent, a public authority in Canterbury, United Kingdom, involves Residential Improvement Works for the year 2026. This effort includes internal decorating and flooring replacements in specified residential blocks, with a procurement costing £511,664.57. The procurement stage has reached completion with a contract awarded to the supplier, IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED, with the award notice published on 10 March 2026 and a scheduled contract signature due by 20 March 2026. The works will take place between 22 June 2026 and 18 September 2026, focusing on floor and wall covering as well as painting and glazing works in the UKJ4 region. The procurement method was direct and performed below the threshold without competition.

This tender opportunity supports business growth by enabling suppliers specialising in construction and renovation to secure projects without the rigorous competition often characterising large-scale tenders. Since the contract was awarded to IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED, a large-scale provider, similar businesses with expertise in internal decoration, flooring, and residential building upgrades are well-suited for such opportunities. Suppliers with established capability in painting, glazing, and flooring can expect similar opportunities to aid their expansion in public sector works, aligning with the government’s focus on timely and quality improvements within residential facilities.

## Notice

To undertake internal decorating and flooring replacements to 50% Darwin House, 50% Willows Court and Darwin Flats blocks D,F & G, The other 50% were completed in 2025. 2026 cost PS511,664.57

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £613,997 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN WILLIAMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021399-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020881-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021399-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020881-2026
  9th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ianwilliams.co.uk/
- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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