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# Design and Build of Improvement Works to Gypsey and Traveller Sites

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e2a161e-8ce4-4345-bb37-d51cfdede9c0

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## Summary

The Design and Build of Improvement Works to Gypsey and Traveller Sites is a public procurement process initiated by the City of Doncaster Council. This project falls under the construction work industry category, identifiable by the CPV code 45000000, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has progressed to the award stage as of 6th June 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £5.25 million, was awarded to R Fullwood & Co Ltd. The project involves constructing 39 new pods across three sites and is scheduled to run from 27th May 2025 to 23rd June 2026. Key previous deadlines included the tender period ending on 17th November 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale residential and community infrastructure projects. The project demands expertise in design modification, value management, and adherence to specific employer budgetary requirements. Companies that leverage strategic partnerships with architectural, structural, and civil consultancy services could find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their footprint in the development of residential landscapes, especially those dealing with innovative pre-manufactured housing solutions. Given the project's scale and complexity, large enterprises or those capable of facilitating extensive project management and collaboration might find this opportunity particularly well-suited for their business growth initiatives.

## Notice

The underlying contract is awarded via a mini competition from E N Procure DPS for Installation, Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Lot 29) (OJEU reference 2019/S 187-453493) to procure works for for a 2-stage tender process to select a Management Contractor, whereby: Stage 1 - Pricing is based on Preconstruction Services and Preliminaries. Copies of all the design information was provided to bidders so that they may assess the extent and nature of the required design review and modification, value management process and the pricing of the works to achieve the Employer's Budget. The intention is that one contractor will be appointed at the end of stage 1 and enter into a Preconstruction Services Agreement to undertake stage 2. The selection of the Contractor was based on a 40%:60% price quality evaluation (quality including 10% Social Value). The successful outcome of Stage 1 will be the selection of the Contractor and award of the Preconstruction Services Agreement The works comprise construction of 39 new pods across 3 sites and associated works in accordance with the scope, Employer's and statutory requirements. The works shall be completed to meet the requirements of City of Doncaster Council (CDC) and St Leger Homes of Doncaster (SLHD). During the Pre-Construction Services, the Contractor will be required to review the current designs including all detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, and assessments along with the Employer's additional requirements to provide cost advice for achieving the Employer's Budget Cost of PS5 million. SLHD have engaged with Waldeck Consulting to undertake Architectural, Structural/Civil, and Surveying services for the Planning and development of the pre-manufactured pod units at the three-sites G&T sites, to RIBA Stage 4 (restricted to RIBA Stages 3 and 4). Waldeck have produced full planning application for the three sites and development of the internal designs including development and guidance on fire requirements. The Contractor is required to provide a programme for identifying the tasks and actions necessary to review, modify and value engineer / manage the current design proposals to develop the Project Works Cost Plan and deliver the works in accordance with the Employer's Budget Cost. The Contractor shall be required to work collaboratively with the Employer and Employer's project team to undertake the design review to achieve the Project Objectives and required viability including the development and tendering of sub-packages for agreed solutions, scopes and specifications defined in accordance with the design review process. Subject to achieving an acceptable Project Works Cost and the Employer's Instruction to award the building contract for completing the works, the Contractor will Construct all parts of the works in accordance with the Employer's requirements and the Scope developed and agreed under the PCSA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a7b9a4-fe49-4de0-bb7c-6ef22e437eb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,245,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,245,672 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R FULLWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a7b9a4-fe49-4de0-bb7c-6ef22e437eb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a7b9a4-fe49-4de0-bb7c-6ef22e437eb3
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.efficiencynorth.org/procure

## Provenance

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