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title: "Castle School Expansion Further Competition - AWARD"
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# Castle School Expansion Further Competition - AWARD

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15184c18-c2fa-4c90-b46d-c56eab9df08c

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the expansion of The Castle School through a further competition on framework RM6088. The award for the construction project, classified under "Special school construction work," has been granted to Beard Construction. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 10th February 2025 and conclude on 8th December 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th September 2024, and the contract's award date being 20th November 2024. The project will involve multiple locations, including Newbury, UK, as well as various international locations.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in special school construction work. Firms experienced in large-scale educational infrastructure projects are well-suited to participate and benefit from the engagement planned by West Berkshire Council. Despite the contract not being specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), it still presents notable opportunities for companies with the right expertise. Engaging in this project will not only enhance the selected firm's portfolio but also strengthen their reputation and presence in public sector construction work.

## Notice

The Council is tendering a contract for The Castle School Expansion through a further competition on framework RM6088. The full scope as outlined in the specification at Schedule 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be0b6ad-18d0-4b5f-855f-26ca1c3621f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,213,158 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEARD CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214230 - Special school construction work

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be0b6ad-18d0-4b5f-855f-26ca1c3621f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be0b6ad-18d0-4b5f-855f-26ca1c3621f0
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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