Tender

Ledsham School

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 14:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is undertaking a public procurement process for the construction of a new primary school in Ledsham, Little Sutton. The tender is currently active and at the tender stage with a submission deadline for expressions of interest on 19th May 2026 at 14:00 BST. Located in United Kingdom's UKD63 region, this project aligns with the construction industry category, specifically focusing on construction work. The procurement method employed is a selective approach under a competitive flexible procedure, with the award period expected to culminate by 8th September 2026. The project carries a significant value of £12,000,000 GBP, suggesting robust opportunities for qualified contractors.

The Ledsham School tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for construction firms proficient in delivering large-scale projects. Suitable competitors should be prepared to navigate an initial pre-qualification stage followed by a potentially adjustable second stage that may encompass bidder meetings and refined award criteria. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, signalling an inclusive approach to procurement. Businesses focusing on quality, cost, and social value will find the competitive procedure favourable, as the award criteria consider a balanced weightage across these factors. The renewal options further provide extended engagement possibilities depending on construction progress, thus fostering continued business collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ledsham School

Notice Description

New primary school for Ledsham, Little Sutton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: as required depending on progress made on site. Note the PCSA period will begin asap post award and is envisaged to last until March 2027

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/035743-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

Notice Documents

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