Planning

North Leamington School Modular Building

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 May 2025 at 07:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 May 2025 at 13:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring the construction of a modular building for North Leamington School, aimed at expanding the SRP/SEN provision for secondary schools across Warwickshire. This project falls under the educational construction industry category and will take place in the UKG region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involves a Single Stage, Design and Build Contract through an Open Tender process in accordance with the new Procurement Act. The current stage is planning, with soft market testing responses due by 21 May 2025, and the tender expected to be issued in June 2025 for a six-week period. The targeted completion date is by the end of April 2026, ensuring minimal disruption to the school's operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modular educational facilities, particularly those with experience in projects involving children with special educational needs (SEN). Modular construction firms with a proven track record in similar educational settings are well-suited to compete, given the requirement to manage site operations without disrupting ongoing educational activities. This project offers a growth opportunity by allowing contractors to showcase their expertise in specialised modular construction and site management, opening avenues to further work within the education sector. The planned procurement approach allows flexibility in design, accommodating different modular building systems unique to each manufacturer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Leamington School Modular Building

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council are considering procuring additional SRP/SEN provision at several secondary schools in Warwickshire. North Leamington School has been identified as the first project and which this Soft Market Testing and subsequent Procurement exercise concerns. Warwickshire County Council are looking to procure an experienced modular Contractor with a proven track record of delivering similar educational facilities for children with SEN requirements. North Leamington School requires a modular solution for completion by Easter 2026. The accommodation is for up to 24 children, with communication and interaction requirements. The accommodation is approximately 266 m2 GIFA. The location has been identified and a planning application has been submitted. Contractors will be expected to work within a fully operational site during Term Time and School Holidays. Work must therefore not interfere or disrupt teaching and learning. The intention is to have this Project completed by the end of the School Easter Holidays in April 2026. The works would include all necessary groundworks, utility connections and installation of teaching accommodation. The Contractor will be required to discharge all planning conditions, and to deliver a Project that meets Warwickshire's Employer Requirements. This procurement will not however include FF&E. Our intention is to put this out to tender in June 2025 with a six week tender period. The proposed procurement approach is for a Single Stage, Design and Build Contract, via an Open Tender process under the new Procurement Act. YMD Boon have developed designs to RIBA Stage 3 only. The Contractor will be required to undertake the design from RIBA Stage 4 onwards on a D&B basis; this is because each modular manufacturer will have different building systems which cannot be designed by other parties. The purpose of this Soft Market Testing exercise is to collect information regarding the following: * Establishing Contractor interest; * Seeking feedback from Contractors regarding our proposed procurement approach; * Programme certainty: o To confirm whether the completion date is achievable (we have allowed a maximum of 16 weeks); o Whether betterment is achievable; and o Identifying risk factors which may delay the project. Proposed ground floor plans, elevations, and car park layout have been attached as part of this Soft Market Testing pack.

Planning Information

The Council would be grateful if you could complete the Soft Market Testing document and respond by the 21/05/2025. You should submit your completed questionnaire via CSW-Jets (the portal on which this is being administered). Any questions regarding the completion of this document should be sent via the Correspondence function on CSW-Jets. The link to CSW Jets is as follows: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020677-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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