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Schools Expansion Phase 2b Works: Palmerston PCSA

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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07 Sep 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is undertaking the Schools Expansion Phase 2b Works: Palmerston PCSA, aimed at accommodating additional demand for school places. The procurement process for this project falls under the industry category of Construction Consultancy Services, with an estimated value of £130,630. The location for delivery is the North West of the United Kingdom. This contract has moved to the Award stage as of 7th September 2025, with Seddon Construction Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract period is set to begin on 27th February 2025 and conclude on 24th June 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award through the Pagabo framework, and it was tailored as a complete status procurement process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for large-scale construction consultancy firms looking to expand their involvement in public sector projects, particularly within the education sector. While SMEs and VCSE organisations were not specified as suitable for this contract, larger businesses with expertise in consultancy services and existing framework agreements like Pagabo are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging in such projects can lead to potential growth through enhanced visibility and partnership opportunities with local councils and educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Schools Expansion Phase 2b Works: Palmerston PCSA

Notice Description

Schools Expansion Phase 2b Works: Palmerston PCSA The council has delivered two stages of SEN schools' expansion which are now complete. A further phase of work is now required, known as phase 2b, to accommodate additional school pupil demand Direct award via Pagabo framework - A separate award will be made for the associated works contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b7e90ea-95aa-4297-8bb4-17138fc63f8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22a8a23-325e-4c28-975b-102b95577d44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 24 Jun 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Wood
Contact Email
louise.wood@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 151

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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