Award

Hillside Special School - Expansion

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Suffolk County Council focuses on the expansion of Hillside Special School, classified under the construction work industry category (CPV 45000000). Situated in the East of England, this project involves internal remodelling to include a new classroom and an accessible toilet. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process is complete, with key dates indicating the tender period ended on 12th May 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2025 to 1st September 2025, culminating in an award decision published on 4th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in school infrastructure projects. The successful award to Brock Builders (Kessingland) Ltd, an SME, illustrates the potential for similar enterprises to secure business through framework agreements. The project's scope focusing on educational facilities expansion can be attractive to businesses aiming to establish a foothold or enhance their portfolio within the public sector construction category in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hillside Special School - Expansion

Notice Description

The works will include an internal remodel of the existing outer building with the use a new classroom and accessible toilet at Hillside Special School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97d6772d-e5ae-40d3-8d0a-23e7cf285587
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b959749c-8416-42a7-a6e0-5c2e8bb34905
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
£257,390 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Sep 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Jennings
Contact Email
martin.jennings@vertas.co.uk
Contact Phone
07917909617

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2RR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROCK BUILDERS (KESSINGLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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