Tender: Painting and Decorating Contract for Arc Property Services – Nottinghamshire and Surrounding Counties (Expected Feb 2027)

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Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd is seeking a single contractor to deliver painting and decorating services under an NEC4 Term Service Short Contract across a varied portfolio of operational and commercial properties managed on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council and other customers. Works will be carried out at sites across Nottinghamshire (main area), Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire. The contract is expected to start in February 2027 for an initial two-year period with options to extend twice for two years each (maximum potential duration six years) and an estimated total value over the full potential duration of approximately £780,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement is a two-stage process (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire then Invitation to Tender) to appoint one supplier; Stage 1 assesses suitability, capability, capacity, experience, technical competence, accreditations, financial standing and compliance with minimum requirements, and shortlisted suppliers will be invited to Stage 2. Tenders will be evaluated using a Most Advantageous Tender approach with a 30% price / 70% quality split. The successful supplier is expected to work collaboratively with the Client, contribute to social value outcomes, support carbon reduction objectives and demonstrate high standards of health and safety, compliance and service delivery.