Improvements to Existing Accommodation at Blackmarston School, Hereford

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:43

Tender

01 May 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for improvements to existing accommodation at Blackmarston School in Hereford, focusing on internal remodelling of classroom space. The procurement was conducted as an open competition, below the threshold method, with the project now awarded to SC JOSEPH LIMITED. The contract started on 22nd June 2026 and is set to conclude on 2nd October 2026. Classified under the 'works' category, the main activities include 'Primary school construction work' and 'Refurbishment work'. This initiative was initially tendered with a deadline on 1st June 2026, highlighting the council's commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure.

The contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those experienced in the construction and refurbishment sectors, to engage in public sector projects. The tender process was designed to welcome a wide range of participants through its open competition format. Businesses capable of contributing to school infrastructure and refurbishment would find this contract attractive for business growth, enabling them to demonstrate their workmanship in educational settings, potentially leading to future opportunities in similar public sector projects. With a gross value of £130,051.26, this procurement aligns with Herefordshire Council's strategic objectives to support local businesses and improve community facilities.

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Notice Title

Improvements to Existing Accommodation at Blackmarston School, Hereford

Notice Description

Improvements to Existing Accommodation at Blackmarston School, Hereford Herefordshire Council wishes to appoint a contractor to works that include the works that include internal remodelling of existing classroom space

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058575-2026
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

45214210 - Primary school construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,376 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 2 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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