Tender

New Worcester City Secondary Free School

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Mar 2022 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "New Worcester City Secondary Free School" is being conducted by Worcestershire County Council, aiming to address the growing demand for secondary education services in the West Midlands region. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 25th April 2022. Located at WR5 2NP, the process follows an open procurement method, which allows for various bidders to submit their applications. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2022 and will run until 31st August 2027, enabling a long-term commitment to educational improvement in the area.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in educational infrastructure, construction, and operational services, particularly those focusing on academy sponsorship. Companies with experience in delivering educational projects, especially those tailored to secondary schools, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations capable of engaging with community stakeholders to enhance local educational outcomes may find this tender particularly relevant to their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Worcester City Secondary Free School

Notice Description

Worcester is a growing City in the heart of the West Midlands, well connected by road and rail to the rest of the UK. As a result, the City has seen its population increase over the last decade, and with it, the need for additional school places. The number of children seeking a year seven place in Worcester has been consistently increasing over the last decade. Despite expansions at four out of the five existing secondary schools in the City, in Autumn 2020 there were fewer than 10 spare places in year seven across the City. The population of Worcester continues to grow, with increasing cohort numbers due to enter year seven over the next six years, and significant housing developments planned for the City and surrounding area as part of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. The growth of housing will be particularly focused on the South and South East, which is supported by two secondary schools: Nunnery Wood High and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic. The rise in population in this region is expected to continue with significant housing developments approved on the South Worcester Urban Expansion. Provision in the South is currently below the forecast need for the next five years, with demand approximately four forms of entry (120 places) higher than these two secondary schools can currently support. As a result, we see fewer young people being offered a place at their preferred secondary school, and more pupils needing to travel across the City for their education. Therefore, the delivery of a new secondary school for the City was agreed at Cabinet in February 2021, and this specification endorsed for Consultation in October 2021. The location of the proposed school will enable more pupils within the East and North East of the City to access a secondary school within their local community, whom at present are least likely to receive an offer of their preferred secondary school. It will also release pressure on demand for school places elsewhere in the City and enable those schools to support more pupils from proposed new housing. Under section 6A of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (the 'free school presumption') where a local authority identifies the need to establish a new school it must, in the first instance, seek proposals to establish an Academy. This specification is designed to guide Academy Trusts in submitting their application to sponsor the new school as outlined in the tender documents and has been informed by engagement with the local community and stakeholders for which it will serve. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b01dcd-7dce-4cfd-8bf0-44fa644bfada
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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