Planning

SEND School Build

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is planning a procurement process titled "SEND School Build," focusing on constructing a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school. The procurement falls under the 'works' industry category, with a total project value of £36,000,000. The location for this project is Plymouth, within the UKK41 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage as of 22 May 2026, the contracting authority is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced main contractor who can deliver complex education or SEND-specific projects. A further notice is expected by 31 December 2026, with construction planned to start on 1 April 2027 and finish by 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and education infrastructure, particularly those experienced in projects focused on special educational needs. Companies with a strong track record in quality deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and social value outcomes are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engagement with this project could facilitate business growth through exposure within the public sector and potential future opportunities within similar government-funded education builds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND School Build

Notice Description

The contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to deliver the design and construction of a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school. The procurement will seek to appoint a contractor with demonstrable experience in delivering complex education or SEND-specific projects, with a strong focus on quality, stakeholder engagement, and social value outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a20e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048198-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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