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Long Field Spencer Academy (Secondary School) Expansion - Pre-Construction Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement for the pre-construction services to expand Long Field Spencer Academy, a secondary school in Melton Mowbray. This project, classified under construction-related services, falls within the Two Stage procurement method, initially involving a preconstruction service agreement followed by a construction contract upon planning approval. The award, valued at £826,054.69, was given to Willmott Dixon Construction Limited. The contract period runs from 24 February 2025 to 20 October 2025, and the procurement was officially awarded on 4 November 2024. The contract aids the expansion of secondary school placements due to housing developments in the area.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction services, particularly those with expertise in feasibility design and planning. Large construction firms with the capability to provide comprehensive pre-construction services may find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. Although the award has already been made, similar future projects in educational infrastructure expansion may create further avenues for engagement with Leicestershire County Council and other public sector bodies. The expansion project addresses growing local needs, potentially translating into sustained collaborative opportunities for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Field Spencer Academy (Secondary School) Expansion - Pre-Construction Services

Notice Description

The project consists of progression of the feasibility design, planning approval and construction to expand Long Field Spencer Academy (Secondary School) in Melton Mowbray. Procurement will be undertaken as a Two Stage activity which will allow LCC to let the design stage under a preconstruction service agreement and then follow on with a construction stage contract following planning approval and construction costs have 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 secondary school places in Melton Mowbray due to housing development. The scope of this contract is preconstruction services. The awarded value of the Preconstruction Services Agreement is PS688,378.91 excluding VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a586bb8-886e-4968-9375-4bde72d73c4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d287607c-06ce-4307-a84e-2f958b508fff
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
£826,054 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 20 Oct 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
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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