This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 10:42

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has concluded an open procurement process under the Procurement Act for the construction of Upper Lighthorne Primary School, a project involving the design and build of a 2FE (also accommodating works for a 3FE) primary school. The procurement, reaching its award stage as of 30th July 2026, resulted in the contract being awarded to Interclass Public Limited Company, with the contract starting on 12th August 2026 and anticipated to run until 24th February 2028. The process involved several tenderers, including both SMEs and larger firms, with the primary activity classified under primary school construction work (CPV: 45214210). The procurement followed an open procedure, adhering to UK legislation, and involved comprehensive evaluation criteria focusing on cost, quality, and social value.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in construction, architectural design, and project management services. Companies specialising in educational facility development and capable of working in compliance with public sector standards would find this contract beneficial for growth. The involvement of SMEs such as Interclass reflects a supportive environment for smaller entities to compete alongside larger corporations. Innovative firms with expertise in sustainable designs and efficient project delivery might particularly excel by aligning with the council’s objectives for high-quality, cost-effective public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Upper Lighthorne Primary School

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council intends to appoint a Supplier under a Two-Stage Design and Build Contract for the construction of a 2FE (with facilitating works for a 3FE) Primary School, namely Upper Lighthorne Primary School. The Project is currently at RIBA Stage 3, which was developed initially by Pick Everard, and more recently, Gleeds. Gleeds will be retained in the following roles: Project Management, Contract Administration and Cost Management (for RIBA Stages 3-7) with all design activities being carried out by the Contractor. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act using the Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072099-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 24 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERCLASS PUBLIC

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