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title: "The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development"
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# The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2774abb5-ebb3-49dd-a6e7-e4c017f547b8

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## Summary

Loughborough University has completed a procurement process for the development of student accommodation (LUSA) on its campus, which encompasses approximately 550 bedrooms. This contract falls under the building construction work industry category, with the project located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage was reached with an active award published on 6th January 2026. The procurement method used was a selective competitive dialogue, with the contract period set from 5th January 2026 to 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction sector, particularly for large construction firms equipped to undertake extensive building projects. The contract, valued at approximately £59 million, was awarded to John Graham Construction Ltd. While this specific tender was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the type of large-scale projects available from prominent institutions like Loughborough University, offering substantial business opportunities for similarly scaled construction enterprises.

## Notice

Student accommodation consisting of circa 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a560f9-1552-4caa-8e6a-0079d76df9ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,096,074 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,096,074 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a560f9-1552-4caa-8e6a-0079d76df9ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a560f9-1552-4caa-8e6a-0079d76df9ba
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1004435784
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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