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ESCC-TO-DA-Willingdon Secondary School Access project-Contractor Appointment

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for East Sussex County Council involves the appointment of a contractor for physical adaptations at Willingdon Secondary School, aimed at improving access for pupils with specific needs starting September 2025. The project's industry category is construction, with the postal code location set in BN20 9QX, England. The procurement stage is at the award phase, completed as of 2nd June 2025, with significant construction work scheduled from 14th July 2025 to 30th November 2025. Utilising a direct procurement method, the council has executed a single tender action below the threshold for this initiative.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth particularly in the construction sector, aligning with firms like J. Cheesmur & Sons (Lewes) Limited, which has been actively awarded the contract. This project is suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), providing an advantageous avenue for these types of businesses to showcase their capacity in executing construction work focused on accessibility improvements. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolios, cater to specialised construction needs, and potentially expand their foothold within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ESCC-TO-DA-Willingdon Secondary School Access project-Contractor Appointment

Notice Description

Physical adaptations to Willingdon Secondary School to provide for 4 pupils attending the school from September 2025 with access needs. Work across the school building includes: Safe refuge areas developed with the ESCC Fire Safety Officer Corridor alterations providing free flow between classrooms. Door widenings and alterations Works to an existing care suite to remove a partition wall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-404d7bc8-fc93-4995-bd4f-d3c6afcdd9d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e40303-2864-4a87-add3-08408d46e12b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£282,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J. CHEESMUR & SONS (LEWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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