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Ratton School Specialist Base - Project Manager, Technical Advisor Consultancy Services

East Sussex County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council appointed an independent project manager and technical adviser for the Ratton School specialist base project, using a Modern Methods of Construction approach. The consultancy covers project and programme management, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, and independent technical assurance across design, manufacture, construction, commissioning and the defects phase. The adviser is intended to help the council act as an informed client and provide evidence-based challenge and oversight. The work includes checking statutory compliance, Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and SEND-specific requirements, while monitoring quality and progress. The project is in East Sussex, with the council based in Lewes. This is building consultancy work (CPV 71315200), rather than construction delivery itself.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Norse Group Limited on 1 October 2026. The awarded value is £37,501.67. The contract period runs from 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2027. East Sussex County Council used a limited competitive-quotation procedure below the procurement threshold. The stated submission deadline was 18 September 2026 at 16:00. The procurement was marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published information describes the objectives and required service scope, including independent oversight of design, manufacturing and construction, compliance assurance, programme monitoring and risk management; it does not set out a separate scored evaluation formula or detailed eligibility tests.

For consultancies competing for similar school-project work for East Sussex County Council, this award demonstrates demand for combined project-management leadership and independent technical assurance on Modern Methods of Construction schemes. A credible supplier would need to show relevant MMC project experience, the ability to oversee design, manufacturing and construction, and the capacity to manage programme, governance, stakeholders, risk and change through commissioning and defects. Strong technical assurance must cover statutory compliance, Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and SEND-specific needs, with evidence-based advice that protects the council's interests and supports value for money. The work suits a consultancy able to provide objective client-side challenge and maintain oversight across a complete project lifecycle, rather than a contractor focused only on delivering construction works. The buyer considered SME and voluntary-sector participation suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ratton School Specialist Base - Project Manager, Technical Advisor Consultancy Services

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires the appointment of an independent Project Manager and Technical Advisor (PM/TA) to support the delivery of a school project utilising a Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) solution. The PM/TA will provide overall project management, governance, programme management, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, together with independent technical assurance throughout the design, manufacture, construction, commissioning and defects phases of the project. The requirement is needed to ensure ESCC acts as an informed client and receives objective, evidence-based advice throughout the project lifecycle. Given the specialist nature of MMC delivery and the need to maintain robust oversight of programme, quality, statutory compliance, design development and construction activities, ESCC requires an experienced consultant capable of providing both project management leadership and independent technical assurance. The key objectives of the procurement were to: * Appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with expertise in project management and technical assurance for MMC projects. * Provide ESCC with independent oversight and challenge of design, manufacturing and construction activities. * Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility standards and SEND-specific requirements. * Support effective project governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and decision-making. * Protect the Council's interests by providing quality assurance, programme monitoring and independent technical advice throughout project delivery. * Deliver value for money whilst ensuring successful project outcomes and minimising project risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541bfa44-466d-4b8e-a8cf-d905fb00b230
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,501 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,501 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20266 days ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Norse Group Ltd

Further Information

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