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St Johns Centre Conversion

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is undertaking a significant procurement for the "St Johns Centre Conversion" in Blackburn, North West England. This project involves the restoration and conversion of the Grade II Listed St John's Centre into a business hub providing flexible office spaces for small and micro enterprises. Categorised under construction work (CPV 45000000), the procurement reached the award stage on 26th February 2026, with Barnfield Construction appointed as the supplier. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 GBP, with the work expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined approach tailored for specific procurement needs.

This tender represents a promising business opportunity for construction companies, especially those specialising in restoration and historical building conversion. Small and micro businesses stand to benefit considerably from the new business centre, enhancing local business infrastructure and growth potential in Blackburn. Companies possessing expertise in high-quality restoration work and offering competitive solutions within frameworks are well-suited to seize similar opportunities in the future. The project underscores the council's commitment to revitalising heritage properties into functional business spaces, ultimately supporting local economic growth and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Notice Title

St Johns Centre Conversion

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Council plan to restore and convert the Grade II Listed St John's Centre (former Church) located in Blackburn, to provide a new Business Centre offering flexible office space to small and micro businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99429a41-e890-4d25-a20a-e7f149dc2679
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3cbb34-ce2c-487c-a94a-dba7cc088ac4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNFIELD CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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