This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Replacement Classroom Unit and Re-provision of Existing Accommodation at Seacroft Grange Primary School". This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on school buildings, and is set in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement will involve the supply, installation, and refurbishment of a shipping or other container solution to replace an existing modular classroom, adding up to 32 additional school places. It also includes the re-provision of existing SEN accommodation and three general teaching spaces. Key dates to note are the scheduled engagement deadline on the 27th of July, 2026, and a future notice date set for the 18th of August, 2026. The contract period is planned from the 9th of November, 2026 to the 27th of August, 2027, and the estimated value of the project is £3,600,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure and container solutions. It is ideal for contractors who can supply and install modular structures and have experience in refurbishing educational facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are eligible to compete, increasing the diversity and competitiveness of bids. Successfully securing this contract could provide substantial growth for businesses, allowing them to showcase their expertise on a public platform whilst expanding their portfolio within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Replacement Classroom unit and re-provision of existing accommodation at Seacroft Grange Primary School

Notice Description

Leeds City Council is looking to appoint a suitable contractor for the supply, installation and refurbishment of a shipping container/other container solution to replace an existing modular classroom at Seacroft Grange Primary School which is no longer fit for purpose. The new unit will form a single storey building and will provide up to 32 additional school places. This procurement will also include the re-provision of existing SEN accommodation and 3 general teaching spaces

Planning Information

Please refer to PME Document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067030-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc65-2026-07-16T09:11:20+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-16T09:11:20+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc65",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJYG-6658-PPMY",
            "name": "Leeds City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJYG-6658-PPMY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Hall, Calverley Street",
                "locality": "Leeds",
                "postalCode": "LS1 1UR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE42"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Simon Thorpe",
                "email": "simon.thorpe@leeds.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJYG-6658-PPMY",
        "name": "Leeds City Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Please refer to PME Document",
                "dueDate": "2026-07-27T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "067030-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067030-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-07-16T09:11:20+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc65",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Replacement Classroom unit and re-provision of existing accommodation at Seacroft Grange Primary School",
        "description": "Leeds City Council is looking to appoint a suitable contractor for the supply, installation and refurbishment of a shipping container/other container solution to replace an existing modular classroom at Seacroft Grange Primary School which is no longer fit for purpose. The new unit will form a single storey building and will provide up to 32 additional school places. This procurement will also include the re-provision of existing SEN accommodation and 3 general teaching spaces",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45214200",
                        "description": "Construction work for school buildings"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 3600000,
            "amount": 3000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-08-27T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-08-18T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}