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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust is planning a procurement process for the "New Brize Meadows Primary School Project" located in the United Kingdom. The project involves a design and build works contract to construct a new primary school with associated landscaping, estimated at £11,000,000 excluding VAT. This process is currently in the planning stage with a completion date set for 31st July 2028. Procuring through an open, competitive and flexible procedure, the tender documents are set for release on 20th July 2026, with initial submissions due by 28th August 2026. This procurement falls under the 'construction work' industry category and is suitable for businesses interested in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services across various regions in the UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth to SME construction companies with expertise in design and build projects. The two-stage procurement process offers opportunities for firms demonstrating quality and financial robustness, with assessment stages heavily weighted on these factors. During the first stage, businesses that pass the pre-qualification questions and subsequent quality and financial assessments will have the chance to proceed to the final competitive bidding amongst a select shortlist. This is an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive design and build solutions that wish to expand their portfolio within the educational sector by engaging in a substantial public infrastructure project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

New Brize Meadows Primary School Project

Notice Description

Design and Build works contract to deliver a new primary school building and associated landscaping/external works. The Design and Build contractor will be required to appoint a suitably qualified design team to complete the technical design and for the site phase. Total value (estimated) PS11,000,000 excluding VAT Above the relevant threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061763-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WANTAGE
Postcode
OX12 9AU
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Wantage & Grove Brook
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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