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Pond Meadow School - New Build Teaching Block

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Surrey County Council, concerns the award for the "Pond Meadow School - New Build Teaching Block" project. It involves constructing a new SEN teaching block for specialised education of pupils aged 16-19, situated in Lewes, United Kingdom and spans multiple locations including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. As part of the construction industry, it entails significant landscaping and expansion of parking facilities. The project was awarded on 12th March 2026 with an active status, following the tender phase which concluded on 18th November 2024. The contract period is slated to begin on 29th July 2025 and end on 12th May 2026. Although the exact procurement method is unspecified, the process falls under the 'works' category.

This construction tender opens lucrative avenues for businesses specialising in educational facilities construction and landscaping. It presents significant opportunities for companies capable of delivering large-scale projects effectively within the set timelines. While Surrey County Council is not specifically seeking SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with established expertise in construction work and those with robust logistics capabilities would be well-suited to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The project demands a careful balance of precision in architectural design and efficiency in execution, making it ideal for experienced builders and contractors aiming to enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Pond Meadow School - New Build Teaching Block

Notice Description

This project comprises the delivery of a new SEN build teaching block for 51 16-19 year old pupils, including classrooms, break out rooms, offices and ancillary spaces, as well as an expanded car park at the front and rear of the site and wide-scale landscaping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73bdfdd5-a494-46fe-bea8-732cc7398e42
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 12 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY 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
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E W BEARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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