Award

Gordano School SEND Resource Base Design & Build

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 19:47

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 15:32

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and build of a new Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Base at Gordano School in Portishead. The procurement commenced with a tender stage, followed by award. The contract was awarded to JOHN PERKINS CONSTRUCTION LTD and involves a project to expand the school’s facilities with a focus on refurbishment work. The procurement process followed an open competition method, classified as below threshold, indicative of the accessible nature of the opportunity. Key dates include an award notice published on 10 February 2026, with the contract period set to start on 24 February 2026 and conclude by 27 November 2026, ensuring adherence to UK governance legislation 2023/54.

This project presents lucrative opportunities for companies specialising in building construction, refurbishment, and special educational infrastructure, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a contract valued at approximately GBP 1,650,000, it offers potential growth and exposure for businesses aimed at delivering quality construction works while integrating social value aspects. The procurement prioritised quality and price submissions, providing a balanced platform for both new entrants and experienced entities in the region. Companies with expertise in school building refurbishment and construction, particularly those situated in the UKK12 region, can benefit greatly from participating in similar future opportunities facilitated by North Somerset Council.

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Notice Title

Gordano School SEND Resource Base Design & Build

Notice Description

Principal Contractor for the design & construction to expand the existing facilities for pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Gordano School in Portishead.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right to exercise options to extend the contract duration or increase the scope of services, subject to performance and budget availability in the event of any unforeseen requirements.

Planning Information

Suppliers were invited to complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire. This was issued via the ProActis/Supplying the South West Portal (open). The questionnaire responses were used to ascertain if proposed timeframes, contract type & procurement process were acceptable to the market and also to better understand what social value and climate actions could be appropriate for this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214220 - Secondary school construction work

45214230 - Special school construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 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 SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN PERKINS CONSTRUCTION

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