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10 Jul 2026 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of early years toilets at Willingdon Primary School was managed by East Sussex County Council, a regional authority based in Lewes, UK. This project, classified under the industry category "Construction work" (CPV 45000000), involves renewing the existing facilities, aligning with the council's planned maintenance efforts. The procurement process, tagged under the "award" and "contract" stages and initiated as a tender, concluded with the contract award on 10th July 2026 to John Farrington & Co Ltd. The procurement method was limited, involving a mini-competition without the prior publication of a call for competition due to its alignment with the RegPCR15 framework. The contract, valued at £45,046.71, is finalized and active as of the same date.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in construction work, particularly those experienced in refurbishing educational facilities. Being part of a framework-managed procurement, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like John Farrington & Co Ltd, which successfully secured this contract amidst four bidders, stand a promising chance in competing effectively. The involvement of SMEs is further emphasized, as all participating bids came from such enterprises. This opportunity is primarily suited for businesses located in or near East Sussex, given its regional focus, and those that can adapt to limited procurement conditions that may involve frameworks or specified competition protocols.

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Notice Title

ESCC-PMD-Willingdon Primary - Early Years WC Refurbishment

Notice Description

To renew the existing toilets with new.

Procurement Information

This contract was procured via a mini-competition run under a RegPCR15 Planned Maintenance Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c80e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN FARRINGTON

Further Information

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