Award

Lexden Primary School, Colchester - Hearing Impairment Unit and internal remodelling as per the endorsed OBC

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Lexden Primary School, Colchester - Hearing Impairment Unit and internal remodelling as per the endorsed OBC." The procurement falls under the services category and involves full multi-disciplinary design services, particularly architectural services for buildings. The project's completion is scheduled for June 2026, while the contract was signed on 1st October 2025. Located in Colchester, Essex, in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom, the initiative aims at establishing a bespoke Hearing Impairment Unit and upgrading facilities aligned with government initiatives. Holmes Miller has been selected as the supplier for the project, with the value of the contract being £139,296 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design and construction services to contribute to educational infrastructure development. As the project encompasses comprehensive design and remodelling, companies with expertise in delivering inclusive environments for educational purposes would find this contract particularly suitable. Given the contract's focus on multi-disciplinary design and facility enhancements, it is an ideal prospect for large-scale firms or consortia equipped to deliver innovative solutions in line with recent governmental standards. The collaborative potential with Essex County Council and the substantial investment in improving community educational facilities underscores the opportunity for substantial business growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Lexden Primary School, Colchester - Hearing Impairment Unit and internal remodelling as per the endorsed OBC

Notice Description

Service to be procured: Full multi-disciplinary design services up to and including RIBA stage 4. The provision of a bespoke Hearing Impairment Unit, the relocation of the reception classroom and provide facilities for wraparound care in line with recent government initiatives at Lexden Primary School, Colchester by January 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLMES MILLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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