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The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development" has been completed, with Loughborough University as the buying organisation. This contract involves building construction work specifically for student accommodation consisting of approximately 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus, located in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a competitive dialogue procedure, which is a selective method under the Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015. The main procurement category is 'works', with key dates indicating the tender period ended on 5th March 2025, and the contract was signed on 12th December 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £59,096,074 and has been actively awarded to John Graham Construction Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for the construction sector, particularly for large construction firms capable of handling significant building projects. Moreover, enterprises focused on student accommodation developments may find this opportunity beneficial to their portfolio. While this specific contract is completed, businesses skilled in quality and cost-effective construction should position themselves for similar future procurements to expand their operations in the educational facilities sector. The emphasis on competitive dialogue suggests a preference for innovative solutions and partnerships in delivering large-scale projects. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) could also benefit by supplying necessary subcontracting services or support functions under the auspices of larger firms involved in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

Notice Description

Student accommodation consisting of circa 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Student accommodation consisting of circa 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000801-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,096,074 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Heidi Deebank
Contact Email
procurement@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1509222015

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION

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