Award

Garendon Park - New 2FE Primary School - Pre-Construction Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 14:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of pre-construction services associated with the Garendon Park housing development. This project involves the construction of a new two-form entry primary school on greenfield land, adhering to the Council's standard design and local policies, such as net-zero carbon standards. The procurement process was conducted under a non-standard method, with the awarded contract valued at £432,550.69 excluding VAT. The construction-related services fall under the industry classification CPV 71500000, located in England, United Kingdom. The award was made to Willmott Dixon Construction Limited on 24th July 2025, with the contract period commencing on 6th October 2025 and concluding on 22nd May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction-related services to engage with Leicestershire County Council as a key partner. The project aligns with sustainable development goals, potentially offering further contracts for skilled suppliers who can deliver innovative design solutions and adhere to environmental standards. Larger firms with capabilities in implementing council-specific design models and a focus on sustainability would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The partnership with Leicestershire County Council in such a substantial project can pave the way for future collaborations and expansions within the public sector infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Garendon Park - New 2FE Primary School - Pre-Construction Services

Notice Description

The project consists of the construction of new 2FE (two storey) Primary School on green field land forming part of the Garendon Park housing development, known as Primary School North under the s.106. Further details available via the developers outline planning application number P/14/1833/2 from Charnwood Borough Council planning website. The design is to follow the Leicestershire County Council standardised design model. The Contractor shall develop the design based on Leicestershire County Council (LCC) standard school design for a 2FE (two storey school) to the LCC / DfE generic brief specifications, LCC local policies (such as LCC net zero low carbon standards and sprinklers inclusion). The scope of this contract is preconstruction services. The awarded value of the Preconstruction Services Agreement is PS432,550.69 ex VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-280f991d-68c5-4099-9ef4-5ae09db366e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68afc1b1-fbe0-4806-ab66-fe389a9543d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£519,060 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 22 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gareth Billings
Contact Email
gareth.billings@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 116305

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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