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title: "PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion"
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# PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-104b1734-97ab-45d8-8b6b-4b8f4b60469d

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## Summary

The tender titled "PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion" is being issued by Peterborough City Council, located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on works related to school buildings. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period, which closes on 10 June 2021, and the contract period commencing on 31 August 2021, and concluding on 11 February 2023.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for construction firms specialising in educational facilities, as well as companies involved in specialised school construction work. Bidders that can demonstrate experience in building and adapting facilities for children with diverse educational needs will be particularly well-suited to tender for this project. The scope of work includes not only new construction but also demolition and site improvements, making it an ideal match for businesses with a diverse skill set in the construction sector.

## Notice

Heltwate School is a co-educational special school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition and additional medical needs. The school is located in Heltwate, Bretton and also operates from the St George's site on Lawn Avenue, the existing school site at Heltwate currently accommodating 202 children. The construction procurement encompasses: * A substantial new building, which includes the provision of five class spaces, hall, sensory rooms, therapy rooms, hygiene rooms, storage, reception and office area, staff room, outdoor covered play area, outdoor hard and soft play areas. * Improvements to car parking, pupil drop-off and access. * The removal of temporary accommodation (mobiles). * Demolition of the existing Silver Jubilee building to enable construction of new school accommodation. * Taking some public open space into the school site and upgrading and relocating an existing hard games court area used by the local community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8708b6f7-590c-48ac-9bb1-c9e5bf94de19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 11 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214230 - Special school construction work

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8708b6f7-590c-48ac-9bb1-c9e5bf94de19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8708b6f7-590c-48ac-9bb1-c9e5bf94de19
  11th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

## Provenance

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