Award

South Gosforth First School Reconfiguration Works Phase II

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 12:23

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council recently completed the procurement process for the "South Gosforth First School Reconfiguration Works Phase II," which falls under the construction industry category. The project, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, involved reconfiguration works at a primary school. The tendering process employed was an open method, below threshold, ensuring fair competition through open competition. The award was made to Geoffrey Robinson Limited, based in Billingham, and the contract was signed on 10th July 2025, running from 11th July to 1st September 2025. The legal basis for this procurement adheres to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in construction and reconfiguration projects, particularly those with expertise in educational infrastructure. The competitive procurement process highlights the importance of established quality standards and effective subcontractor management, alongside the emphasis on social value, offering a growth opportunity to firms that can deliver high-standard work within the specified deadlines. Businesses with capabilities in construction and project management stand to benefit and are well-poised to leverage this type of public-sector contract for expansion and reputation building.

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Notice Title

South Gosforth First School Reconfiguration Works Phase II

Notice Description

Phase II works to SGFS. Full information was available by tender pack at www.open-uk.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042765-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£149,999 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,262 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOFFREY ROBINSON

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