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Ashley High School Single Storey Extension to school with further classroom provision

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Ashley High School Single Storey Extension to school with further classroom provision" was undertaken by Halton Borough Council, an organisation based in Widnes, England. This project falls under the construction work industry category (CPV code 45000000) and involves extending Ashley High School with additional classroom facilities. The tender process was completed, with an award made to Whitfield and Brown. The contract, valued at £1,515,701, was awarded on 24th October 2025, and the work is expected to start on 12th January 2026 and conclude by 28th August 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Other," indicating a potentially unique or non-standard approach to selecting the supplier.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in educational facility developments. Given Halton Borough Council's emphasis on SME and VCSE suitability, small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntarily, community and social enterprises could find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. Companies like Whitfield and Brown, which fall under these categories, are likely to successfully secure such projects. The regional focus on England increases the prospects for local businesses to leverage proximity advantages in logistics and services, further driving business growth within the area.

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Notice Title

Ashley High School Single Storey Extension to school with further classroom provision

Notice Description

Single Storey Extension to school with further classroom provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7530508e-ea89-40f4-889e-b60375a0ee4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82bdc96-8bf4-47f0-8288-a10df0ddd2a7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,515,701 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,515,701 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 28 Aug 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicky Tiernan
Contact Email
vicky.tiernan@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
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
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITFIELD AND BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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