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Hallam Fields Primary School Expansion - Preconstruction Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Hallam Fields Primary School Expansion - Preconstruction Services." This tender, classified under construction-related services (CPV 71500000), involves the design stage to expand Hallam Fields Primary School in Birstall, due to housing development requirements in the Broadnook area. The contract, with an awarded value of £551,795.98 excluding VAT, was set in motion to secure sufficient primary school places. The procurement follows a specialised method termed "Other," distinct from conventional open processes, leading to an award status as of 11th November 2025. The contract period is projected to commence on 17th March 2025 and conclude on 10th November 2025, with deliveries within the UK, specifically in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction-related services, particularly those with experience in preconstruction and design stages of educational facilities. Companies like Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, with a robust project management capacity, would find such contracts favorable given the strategic fiscal contributions associated with Section 106 agreements. Although the procurement wasn't targeted for SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with comparable capabilities may find advantageous partnerships and growth prospects through repeated collaborations with such public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hallam Fields Primary School Expansion - Preconstruction Services

Notice Description

Contract is for the design stage to expand Hallam Fields Primary School in Birstall under a preconstruction service agreement which will then be followed by a construction stage contract following planning approval and construction costs have been established. LCC will have the opportunity to assess the construction stage affordability before progressing into the construction contract and will obtain cost plans during the design stage. This project is required to support provision of sufficient primary school places in Birstall due to associated with the Broadnook housing development and maximise LCC financial contributions to meet the funding gap in the Section 106 agreement. The scope of this contract is preconstruction services. The awarded value of the Preconstruction Services Agreement is PS551,795.98 excluding VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dead653-b023-4f5f-9853-1ae05eee7837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a95fe46-b960-4d16-86cf-f43d45de70f9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£662,155 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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