Award

Millbrook Junior School Modular Replacement Project

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the award stage of the Millbrook Junior School Modular Replacement Project, aimed at expanding school facilities in Kettering, United Kingdom. This contract, which falls under the construction industry category, specifically involves construction work for school buildings and was procured through an open competition below the threshold. The contract was awarded to P McVey Building Systems on 26th November 2025, with a contract value of approximately £1 million. The project is set to commence on 16th January 2026 and conclude by 16th April 2026. The tendering process for this contract initially ended on 29th August 2025, after which the assessment of bids took place.

This project presents significant opportunities for growth within the construction industry, especially for large businesses such as P McVey Building Systems, who have demonstrated their expertise and capacity in school building projects. SMEs also participated in the tender process, indicating that smaller firms with a focus on quality and competitive pricing could have leveraged this opportunity to expand their portfolios. Future tenders of similar scope will likely benefit construction firms focusing on educational infrastructure, offering strategic growth prospects for companies adept at delivering high-quality construction solutions within specified timeframes.

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Notice Title

Millbrook Junior School Modular Replacement Project

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has a statutory duty to ensure that there are sufficient school places in primary and secondary schools. Within this role the Council is required to operate as a provider and commissioner of school places and identified a need to provide additional classroom space for years 3, 4, 5 and 6 at Millbrook Junior School, Kettering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086583-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,365,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,365,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£860,540 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 16 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P MCVEY BUILDING SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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