Planning

Ledsham School

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is overseeing the planning phase of a major works procurement titled "Ledsham School". This project entails the construction of a new school in Ledsham, located within the UKD63 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified under the construction industry (CPV code: 45000000) and scheduled to commence on 15 December 2026, with a completion date set for 30 June 2028. The contracting process is following a competitive flexible procedure, with a gross estimated value of £11,000,000. Business stakeholders should note the forthcoming notice expected on 28 April 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure development, particularly those adept in handling large-scale projects surpassing the threshold value. Firms specialising in educational facility construction and local contractors with relevant regional experience may find this procurement especially advantageous. By participating in the competitive flexible procedure, businesses can leverage this opportunity to secure a pivotal role in the development of community education infrastructure, thus contributing to local economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ledsham School

Notice Description

construction of new school in Ledsham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024055-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

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