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ESCC-HP-School Temporary Programme-Contractor

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "ESCC-HP-School Temporary Programme-Contractor" has been completed by East Sussex County Council, situated in Lewes, England. The tender, classified under the construction work industry category (CPV code 45000000), involved the open procurement method for contractor works concerning temporary accommodation in schools. This contract will be executed in the location with postal code BN7 1UE, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. The award was granted on 20th June 2025 to the supplier Lowrie Brothers Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with a total contract value of £368,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the construction sector, particularly for SMEs focused on providing temporary structures or modular building solutions. Companies experienced in efficiently managing and delivering short to medium-term projects could position themselves favourably to meet such demands, leveraging expertise in educational infrastructure as a potential niche market. The open procedure further broadens the competitive landscape, encouraging participation from suitably qualified businesses across the region, thus fostering innovation and competition within the industry.

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Notice Title

ESCC-HP-School Temporary Programme-Contractor

Notice Description

Schools temporary accommodation programme contractor works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e416a318-9e52-4e9d-aae0-5b42bde1c177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be839307-8a4d-42ad-b4c3-dec9c5af86f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LOWRIE BROTHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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