Award

Newfield School Blackburn extension

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, facilitated by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, pertains to an awarded contract for the construction of a 5-classroom extension and associated refurbishment at Newfield School in Blackburn, England. The procurement falls under the construction sector, specifically for school buildings, with a total contract value of £2,187,485. Initiated as a tender and now at the award stage, the procurement method was classified as "Other." Key dates include the contract award on 14th August 2025, with work scheduled to commence on 25th August 2025 and complete by 30th June 2026. The Blackburn-based council, located at Town Hall, King William Street, conducted this process, aiming to enhance educational infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in educational infrastructure and construction services. It is particularly suited for larger construction firms, given the project's scale and budget. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, the awarded supplier, Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd, illustrates that large-scale companies were competitive contenders. Businesses with expertise in school extensions and refurbishment work, especially those familiar with local government procurement processes, can leverage such opportunities for growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Title

Newfield School Blackburn extension

Notice Description

Construction of a 5-classroom extension and associated internal refurbishment works to Newfield SEN School Blackburn.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47ad5ff8-0fff-4c1c-acee-2e8a19999265
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae10e65f-72a0-4de8-951a-b77f2e81fd49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,187,485 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALTER CAREFOOT & SONS (CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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