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Medway Schools - SRP Provision

Medway Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2026 at 12:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council procured construction works to alter two existing primary schools and create new special educational needs (SEN) spaces. The requirement covers school-building and primary-school construction work for schools in the Medway area. Medway Council is the public-sector buyer and the works fall within the construction category. The procurement was intended to improve or adapt existing school accommodation rather than deliver a new standalone school. This is a single requirement covering both primary schools, with the work grouped as one lot. The opportunity is therefore relevant to building contractors with experience in occupied or operational education settings, school alterations, and the delivery of specialist learning spaces. It may also suit smaller construction businesses, since the procurement identified the requirement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a below-threshold open competition. The tender deadline and enquiry deadline were both 29 May 2026 at 5pm. The estimated value was £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT. One contract was awarded to Springbank Contractors Ltd for £220,655 excluding VAT, or £265,000 including VAT. The award was active and the award date is not recorded separately; the contract was signed on 17 July 2026. The contract period runs from 21 July 2026 to 24 August 2026. There was one lot. Evaluation weighted cost at 55%, quality at 40%, and social value measures at 5%. Electronic submission was allowed, and the competition was below the relevant threshold.

This award demonstrates Medway Council’s demand for short-duration construction projects that adapt existing primary-school buildings to provide SEN accommodation. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need the construction capability to carry out alterations within existing schools, coordinate safely around education environments, and deliver compliant specialist spaces to a fixed programme. Experience in primary-school or comparable public-sector building work would help demonstrate relevant quality and delivery competence. Suppliers should also be able to offer competitive pricing without weakening build quality, because cost was the largest evaluation factor, while quality remained significant. The social value weighting indicates that bidders would benefit from being able to make clear, deliverable social value commitments alongside the construction works. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that a smaller contractor with appropriate capacity could compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medway Schools - SRP Provision

Notice Description

Medway Council is seeking quotes from prospective suppliers for construction works relating to alterations to provide new SEN spaces within two existing primary schools. Medway Council operates a fully electronic procurement process and requires all bidders refer to the most up to date documents located within the Kent Business Portal and direct any communications they may have through the same system to support the integrity and transparency of this activity. Contract Period: 21st July 2026 - 24th August 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076211-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Medway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Springbank Contractors Ltd

Further Information

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