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title: "ESCC-TO-DA-Willingdon Secondary School Access project-Contractor Appointment"
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# ESCC-TO-DA-Willingdon Secondary School Access project-Contractor Appointment

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-404d7bc8-fc93-4995-bd4f-d3c6afcdd9d9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for East Sussex County Council involves the appointment of a contractor for physical adaptations at Willingdon Secondary School, aimed at improving access for pupils with specific needs starting September 2025. The project's industry category is construction, with the postal code location set in BN20 9QX, England. The procurement stage is at the award phase, completed as of 2nd June 2025, with significant construction work scheduled from 14th July 2025 to 30th November 2025. Utilising a direct procurement method, the council has executed a single tender action below the threshold for this initiative.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth particularly in the construction sector, aligning with firms like J. Cheesmur & Sons (Lewes) Limited, which has been actively awarded the contract. This project is suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), providing an advantageous avenue for these types of businesses to showcase their capacity in executing construction work focused on accessibility improvements. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolios, cater to specialised construction needs, and potentially expand their foothold within the public sector.

## Notice

Physical adaptations to Willingdon Secondary School to provide for 4 pupils attending the school from September 2025 with access needs. Work across the school building includes: Safe refuge areas developed with the ESCC Fire Safety Officer Corridor alterations providing free flow between classrooms. Door widenings and alterations Works to an existing care suite to remove a partition wall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e40303-2864-4a87-add3-08408d46e12b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £282,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £282,600 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J. CHEESMUR & SONS (LEWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e40303-2864-4a87-add3-08408d46e12b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e40303-2864-4a87-add3-08408d46e12b
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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