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Ipswich Academy - SEND Provision

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2025 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Suffolk County Council, involves the construction of accommodation for a Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) unit at Ipswich Academy. The project is classified under the construction work industry category with a value of £1,071,654.60. Located in Ipswich, England, the procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th April 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st June 2025, concluding by 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, as the project specifically identifies suitability for SMEs. Companies specialising in construction and educational facility development are well-suited to compete in projects like this. The awarded contract to SEH French Ltd highlights the potential for local companies to engage with public sector contracts for infrastructure expansion, thereby gaining experience and testimonials in the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ipswich Academy - SEND Provision

Notice Description

The project is to provide sufficient accommodation for the Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) unit that will accommodate 18 pupils in 2 classrooms with ancillary spaces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b13e12a-c37a-42e3-b568-040a21f96c34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884b3981-830a-4eab-8fa5-2c011fe12567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,071,654 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,071,654 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 6-12 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEH FRENCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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