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title: "006759 Ferndown Upper School-Proposed Enabling works and LRC"
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# 006759 Ferndown Upper School-Proposed Enabling works and LRC

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ddd815c-c649-41ab-ba95-75e544b07b0e

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## Summary

The Dorset Council has awarded a construction contract for the Ferndown Upper School Proposed Enabling works and Library Resource Centre in Dorset. The contract, valued at GBP 695,911.55, was awarded to Stepnell Ltd through a selective procurement method known as Restricted procedure. The contract period is scheduled to run from July 10, 2023, to November 3, 2023, creating business opportunities for construction companies looking to engage in building construction projects in the education sector.

The procurement process for the project was initiated as a tender, with a tender period ending on May 26, 2023. The Dorset Council, acting as the buyer, oversaw the procurement process. The scope of work includes remodelling existing school areas, creation of a Library Resource Centre, and other associated works. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in construction projects within the education sector in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The site is Ferndown Upper School Proposed Enabling works and LRC Cherry Grove Ferndown Dorset BH22 9EY The Scope The works included within this tender are Remodelling of several parts of the existing Ferndown Upper School comprising Enabling Works 2023 a Stripping out the existing Btech kitchen and refurbishing as a standard classroom b Remodelling existing classrooms to form new a photography studio dark room dry work room and circulation space c Remodelling to form a new staff reprographics room d Remodelling existing space to form an Inclusion Base with two classrooms new science studio and associated smaller rooms Masterplan Works 2023 a Removal of internal partitions and remodelling to form a new Library Resource Centre Programme The works proposed in these Tender Documents are intended to be carried out from July 2023 to November 2023 It is anticipated that a Contractor will be appointed in June 2023 CDM This project is deemed as notifiable under the CDM 2015 Regulations and the Contractor is expected to submit method statements and risk assessments for key activities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53afe67-f61f-4a75-89c9-726b7f7659d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £695,911 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPNELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53afe67-f61f-4a75-89c9-726b7f7659d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53afe67-f61f-4a75-89c9-726b7f7659d2
  21st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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