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Wooler School Refurbishment

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 06:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Wooler School Refurbishment" contract, led by Northumberland County Council, has now reached the award stage. This project is categorised under the construction industry and focuses on remodelling Wooler Middle School in the North East of England into a primary school and Family Hub facility. The procurement method used was a direct award from the NEPO207 Framework. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 1st December 2026, with the award having been formally published on 3rd July 2026. The awarded value of the contract is £3,350,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction project management and refurbishment. The project is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with similar educational facility projects, providing them the chance to strengthen relationships within local government procurement channels. Robertsons Construction has been awarded the contract, reflecting its capability and competitive edge in this sector. Firms looking to expand in the education infrastructure niche should take inspiration from this successful procurement by aligning their services with local council needs and ensuring readiness for framework opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wooler School Refurbishment

Notice Description

A contractor is required for the remodelling and refurbishment of Wooler Middle School to become a primary school and Family Hub facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1f13552-c12c-44ae-9220-b07c1c7a07c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0882a6-fb44-41ab-9fc0-0d0eee800ba2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from NEPO207 Framework
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
£3,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 1 Dec 2026 2-3 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERTSONS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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