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21 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Conversion of Littleborough Nursery to Family Hub," a project falling under the construction industry category. The procurement method utilized was a limited competition below the threshold. This contract, valued at approximately £2.32 million excluding VAT, involved construction work in Rochdale, UK. The contract was signed on 16th October 2025 with the work commencing on 17th October 2025 and projected to end by 7th August 2026. The award stage is complete, and the contract status remains active as of July 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses in the construction sector, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like H. BELL & SONS (ROCHDALE) LIMITED, the supplier awarded this contract. Companies with expertise in public infrastructure development and those familiar with limited competition procurement processes stand to benefit. Engaging in such projects could enhance business portfolios and establish credibility in public sector collaborations, paving the way for further opportunities in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Conversion of Littleborough Nursery to Family Hub

Notice Description

Conversion of Littleborough Nursery to Family Hub PS2,316,930 exc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068747-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£2,155,753 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 7 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH 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
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H. BELL & SONS (ROCHDALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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