Planning

NCC1108 Berwick Academy Market Engagement Event

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 15:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is overseeing a forthcoming procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for a significant construction project at Berwick Academy in the UK. The event will involve constructing new school buildings, refurbishing existing sports facilities, and adding a new SEND unit, with a project value estimated at £47 million. A market engagement session is scheduled for 22nd October 2025 at West Hartford Fire Station, providing suppliers the opportunity to engage directly and discuss potential innovations and partnerships, particularly focused on construction work. Suppliers interested in attending must confirm their participation by 20th October 2025, as outlined in the planning particulars.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for growth among construction and architectural firms. The two-stage tender process opens doors for businesses with expertise in traditional builds and those specialising in educational facilities to contribute to a project of substantial scale. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, with a focus on forming joint ventures or consortium bids, reflecting Northumberland County Council's emphasis on innovation and social value. Engaging with this tender can foster long-term relationships with a sub-central government authority, promoting growth within the regional construction market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1108 Berwick Academy Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

NCC1108 Market Engagement Event - Berwick Academy Construction Project. Northumberland County Council are hosting a market engagement event to include individual sessions with interested suppliers. The purpose of this event is to share details of the upcoming procurement opportunity, gather feedback from the market and provide suppliers with an opportunity to ask questions and express an interest. Following the market engagement period, Northumberland County Council will consider all feedback received before finalising the procurement strategy. The proposed works for Berwick Academy, include: a) Construction of replacement buildings on the existing site b) Traditional Build c) Provision of a new SEND unit d) Refurbishment of the hockey pitch and installation of a new 3G pitch e) Demolition of existing buildings f) Estimated construction value: PS47 million Target opening date: September 2028 Procurement route: via two-stage tender process

Planning Information

Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: West Hartford Fire Station Attendance: Limited to two delegates per supplier 9:30 am - 10:00 am Presentation 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 1-to-1 Engagement Sessions Following the presentation, individual slots will be allocated to suppliers for direct engagement. These will be scheduled once attendance numbers are confirmed. The following topics shall be explored with suppliers during the individual engagement slots: - Potential for innovation - Joint ventures and consortium bids - Social value priorities - Form of contract JCT or NEC - Likely key performance indicators and performance monitoring - SMEs and VCSEs involvement Please confirm your attendance by replying to the email address detailed before 12 noon on Monday 20th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065710-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 years
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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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