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Thorpebury - New 2FE Primary School - Pre-Construction Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Thorpebury - New 2FE Primary School - Pre-Construction Services" contract involves the award stage by the Leicestershire County Council, focusing on construction-related services. It covers the design stage under a preconstruction service agreement, with potential transition to a construction contract. The contract's value is set at £331,241.79, excluding VAT, with the involvement of Willmott Dixon Construction Limited as the supplier. The contract aims to facilitate primary school provision in Barkby Thorpe, driven by housing developments. Important dates include the award on 12th November 2024, with the contract timeframe from 7th April to 21st July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for large construction enterprises capable of delivering high-quality preconstruction services. The project sets the groundwork for potential future construction engagements, offering business growth in public infrastructure projects. Despite being less suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies specialising in comprehensive design and planning services and that can support land preparation will find this particularly beneficial, specifically those with expertise in educational infrastructure within the UK’s East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thorpebury - New 2FE Primary School - Pre-Construction Services

Notice Description

Contract is for the design stage under a preconstruction service agreement which will then be followed with a construction stage contract following planning approval and construction costs having 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 Barkby Thorpe due to housing development. The progression on the design feasibility stage is also required to support the developer land preparation works and land transfer to LCC under the terms of the s.106. By undertaking the design feasibility at this stage will enable LCC to develop the school design sufficiently to inform the land and infrastructure requirements that the housing developer is obligated to provide under the s.106 agreement and support early due diligence and risk management. The scope of this contract is preconstruction services. The awarded value of the Preconstruction Services Agreement is PS331,241.79 excluding VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2158dc-6a73-4648-8ccb-63c34d5d6ac1
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£397,706 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 1-6 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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