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ESCC-Catsfield Primary School-WC refurbishment

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent awarding of the contract for the refurbishment of washrooms at Catsfield Primary School has concluded with the buyer, East Sussex County Council, selecting John Farrington & Co Ltd as the supplier. This contract, valued at £39,307.63, falls under the Construction work category and was administered through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process is at the award stage, with the contract period having commenced on 21st July 2025 and concluding on 7th September 2025, in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in the construction sector, particularly those with the capability to handle work related to building refurbishments. Given the SME-friendly nature of the procurement, smaller firms stand a good chance to fulfil similar future contracts through framework agreements. Businesses operating within proximity to the South East of England, like John Farrington & Co Ltd, can leverage their regional presence to establish a competitive advantage in public sector construction projects offered by local government bodies such as East Sussex County Council. This contract underscores the vibrant opportunities within public sector frameworks for SMEs aiming to expand their project portfolios.

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Notice Title

ESCC-Catsfield Primary School-WC refurbishment

Notice Description

WC refurbishment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2105c381-3e96-4689-9ec2-6cf785978516
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6880c3f6-823e-4db1-a765-6ca503d9ae41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,307 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,307 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 7 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN FARRINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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