Tender

Soar Valley College Expansion

ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Aspire Learning Partnership is the buyer for the "Soar Valley College Expansion" project, situated in Leicestershire, UK. This tender falls under the construction work category and involves the erection of new teaching facilities at Soar Valley College. The significant dates to note include the tender period ending on 7th May 2026, the enquiry period closing on 24th April 2026, and the award period concluding on 15th May 2026. The anticipated start date for construction is September 2026, with expected completion by August 2027. The procurement method is an open competitive flexible procedure, comprising a first stage for public notification and a second stage for shortlisted bidders to be invited to the invitation-to-tender process.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in educational infrastructure projects. With an approximate project value of £6 million, it presents an attractive prospect for contractors adept in working with structural framing systems, brickwork, and timber cladding. The expansion of educational facilities provides a critical role in supporting local infrastructure growth, appealing especially to medium-sized enterprises which can meet the technical and economic requirements. Businesses providing comprehensive building solutions that include both construction and landscaping services would be well-suited for this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

Soar Valley College Expansion

Notice Description

Aspire Learning Trust intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the expansion of Soar Valley College, located at Gleneagles Avenue, Leicestershire, LE4 7GY. The project comprises the construction of two new teaching blocks. Block A will consist of a two-storey facility providing 14 general teaching classrooms alongside associated staff and student welfare facilities. Block B will comprise a single-storey building providing 3 general classrooms designed for students requiring additional support, including associated welfare provision and two dedicated quiet rooms. Both buildings will be of steel frame construction with a structural framing system (SFS), with external elevations incorporating a combination of brickwork and charred timber cladding. The works will also include associated soft and hard landscaping to the surrounding areas. The design is currently being developed to RIBA Stage 4 and has been submitted for planning approval to Leicester City Council. It is anticipated that the dismantle and removal of the existing temporary modular buildings will be undertaken separately and is therefore excluded from the main works contract, although the areas are identified within the site plans for future soft landscaping. The anticipated start on site is September 2026 and completion by August 2027. The construction value of the project is circa PS6m.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031585-2026
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
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Additional Buyers

YMD BOON LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE4 7GY
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Harborough
Electoral Ward
Market Harborough-Little Bowden
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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