--- title: "Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores SEND School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING" published: "2026-06-08" --- # Award of Contract to Construct the new Balgores SEND School Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48e978a6-0d66-4d8d-93a1-22cd7d47bc86.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by the London Borough of Havering has successfully awarded the contract for constructing the new Balgores Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School in Gidea Park, focusing on providing inclusive educational environments. The main contract, valued at £38,552,461, was granted to Galliford Try Building Limited under a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Southern Construction Framework 5, Lot 3 - London, with the official award date being 1 April 2026. The construction is planned to commence on 22 April 2026 and conclude by 21 April 2029. This contract follows the completion of the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) Stage 1, which had a focus on site preparation and ran from 18 November 2024 to 21 October 2025. The entire procurement process falls under the "Building construction work" industry category classified with CPV code 45210000, and the delivery location is postal code RM1 3BB, Romford, England. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those experienced in educational facilities' development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find robust growth potential by engaging in framework agreements and building complex structures tailored to specific community needs, like the SEND school. Companies well-versed in site preparation and large-scale building projects, as well as those looking to leverage their capabilities through cooperative frameworks, will benefit from the opportunities presented by such public contracts. Galliford Try Building Limited's involvement as the main supplier signifies the scale and expertise required to fulfil such a comprehensive project, underscoring the importance of strategic alliances in successful tendering. ## Notice Award of the main contract to construct the school following the successful completion of Stage 1 (the Pre-Construction Services Contract) of the new Special School on the Balgores Field on Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, to provide the children of Havering with special educational needs with the educational care they require. The Council's vision is for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to be educated in the most inclusive environment possible, enabling them to participate fully in school life and their local communities. This contract is a call-off from the Southern Construction Framework 5, Lot 3 - London. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2a55ef-8b38-48a8-8475-03cb0cc68c66 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,552,461 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £41,059,951 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING | | Locality | ROMFORD | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM1 3BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Havering | | Electoral ward | St Edward's | | Westminster constituency | Romford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GALLIFORD TRY BUILDING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 8 Jun 2026 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2a55ef-8b38-48a8-8475-03cb0cc68c66 - 5 Mar 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6ecd5-e830-4a10-8f9b-b366c896ef24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2a55ef-8b38-48a8-8475-03cb0cc68c66 8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b6ecd5-e830-4a10-8f9b-b366c896ef24 5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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