Planning

Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall - Enclosed Porch

CORFE MULLEN TOWN COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 12:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Corfe Mullen Town Council, operating in the sub-central government sector, is initiating a tender for a construction project titled "Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall - Enclosed Porch". This project involves the construction of an enclosed porch beneath the existing canopy at the Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall, located in Wimborne, Dorset, UK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a key engagement milestone scheduled for 20th March 2026. Interested contractors are invited to provide a completed tender form by the due date. The projected contract period runs from 1st May to 31st July 2026, with an estimated contract value of up to £60,000 (gross).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in local authority projects. The procurement process is suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. With the tender inviting competitive bids, businesses possessing the capability to fulfil the requirements stipulated—such as site readiness, compliance with statutory requirements, and a comprehensive project management approach—stand a good chance of success. SMEs interested in expanding their portfolio or partnership with local councils may find this project particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall - Enclosed Porch

Notice Description

Local Authority Construction Corfe Mullen Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of an enclosed porch beneath the existing canopy to the Council Office and Corfe Mullen Village Hall. The works shall include all labour, materials, plant, equipment, preliminaries, supervision, and temporary works necessary to complete the project in full accordance with the approved planning drawings, the Scope of Works, and all relevant statutory requirements.

Planning Information

Invitation to Tender (ITT) Pack for Local Authority Construction Contract to be provided. Contractor to submit completed hard copy tender form including fixed lump sum price for works, proposed programme, confirmation of insurance and details of any assumptions, exclusions or provisional sums. Marked Private & Confidential for the attention of the Town Clerk. Contractor may conduct a site visit, by appointment only. Any clarification questions to be submitted to the Town Clerk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061546
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009416-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
CORFE MULLEN TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Town Clerk
Contact Email
office@corfemullen-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01202698600

Buyer Location

Locality
WIMBORNE, DORSET
Postcode
BH21 3UA
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Corfe Mullen
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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