Tender

Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Lady Hawkins DDA Compliance Works

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council, representing a sub-central government public authority, has initiated an open tender for construction works aimed at enhancing accessibility at Lady Hawkins School located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with specific interest in companies that can provide construction work for school buildings. Business users should note that the submission window closes on 31 March 2026 at 12:00 pm, and inquiries must be made by 23 March 2026. The contract period is set from 11 May 2026 to 28 August 2027.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for construction businesses specialising in educational building works. With a total lot value of up to £774,000, competitive advantages can be gained by prioritising quality and social value, which hold substantial weight in the award criteria against price. Companies with experience in delivering compliance works and accessibility improvements for public institutions may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method is below threshold open competition, inviting robust participation from eligible businesses registered on the Supplying the Southwest Portal.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Lady Hawkins DDA Compliance Works

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out the construction of a new single-storey extension and associated internal and external works to improve accessibility at Lady Hawkins School.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06616d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019174-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019174-2026
    3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
    Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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