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Further Competition via the SCF 5 Construct Framework Lot 1 - Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of a Secure Children's Home in Exeter under the project titled "Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2". The contract, with a substantial value of £48,927,130, falls under the construction industry category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. This procurement has progressed to the award stage, with Willmott Dixon Construction Limited named as the chosen supplier. The contract period begins on 21st April 2026, ending on 19th April 2027, while the tender period concluded on 12th December 2025. The procurement method details specified as "Other" suggest a framework agreement was in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those capable of undertaking large-scale projects. Companies specialising in construction and secure facility development can benefit greatly from the partnership by contributing to public infrastructure and enhancing their portfolio. Large companies, similar to Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, whose capabilities align with the requirements of constructing a new secure facility, will find this project notably advantageous for business growth. Although suitability was not specifically focused on SMEs or VCSEs, participation in similar future tenders can pave paths for varied enterprises within the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition via the SCF 5 Construct Framework Lot 1 - Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2

Notice Description

New build Secure Children's Home on a greenfield site in Exeter. The new Secure Children's Home will replace the existing Atkinson Secure Children's Home in Exeter which is deemed to be at the end of its building life.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de26dcf3-83d2-426c-9f15-b4a596176261
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638679b7-3699-49d7-8d1b-2695415bb0df
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 -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,927,130 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,927,130 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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