This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 09:28

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the replacement of a building at the Merry go Round Nursery located at Greencroft Children's Centre in Hereford. This project falls under the public authority sub-central government classification and involves construction work. The procurement method followed was an open competition with a status now marked as complete. The contract, titled "Building Replacement at Merry go Round Nursery @ Greencroft Children's Centre," was awarded to SC JOSEPH LIMITED on 22nd May 2026, and the construction period is set from 25th May 2026 to 26th August 2026. The overall value of this contract is £240,000, with a potential extension of up to four weeks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction industry, specifically those specialising in preschool or educational facilities development. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like SC JOSEPH LIMITED, which can provide quality construction services with a focus on educational environments, will find this market particularly lucrative. Herefordshire Council's open competition approach allows numerous businesses to participate, thus fostering competitive pricing and innovation in construction work. This ensures that the council obtains the best value and services while offering growth and collaboration opportunities for businesses meeting the tender's criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Replacement at Merry go Round Nursery @ Greencroft Children's Centre

Notice Description

Tender to appoint a contractor to carry out works that include the works include removal of an existing mobile and construction of a new timber frame preschool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06764a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SC JOSEPH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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