Tender

GB-Basildon: Basildon Construction Academy

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Basildon Borough Council has issued an open tender for the development and management of the Basildon Construction Academy. This initiative aims to establish a new construction training facility in the centre of Basildon Town, positioned within the East of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender closing on 26th May 2026 and the contract running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. The procurement is classified under vocational college construction work, with an estimated value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction and educational services sectors, particularly those with experience in developing training facilities. Enterprises well-suited to compete for this contract would ideally demonstrate innovation and a comprehensive understanding of vocational training needs. While the opportunity is primarily geared towards larger organisations, voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also benefit from this contract, facilitating their expansion within the educational infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Basildon: Basildon Construction Academy

Notice Description

Basildon Council is undertaking a formal procurement exercise to appoint a suitably experienced and innovative operator to deliver and operate a new construction training facility in the heart of Basildon Town Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54518b3f-2a59-4e68-8f6b-513e63e1e0e8
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214310 - Vocational college construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 1DL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
St Martin's
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Further Information

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