--- title: "Ratton School Specialist Base - Project Manager, Technical Advisor Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "East Sussex County Council" published: "2026-10-01" --- # Ratton School Specialist Base - Project Manager, Technical Advisor Consultancy Services Buyer: East Sussex County Council Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-828afc4d-1a25-4cc4-b3e4-4894ea6a64d4.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council appointed an independent project manager and technical adviser for the Ratton School specialist base project, using a Modern Methods of Construction approach. The consultancy covers project and programme management, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, and independent technical assurance across design, manufacture, construction, commissioning and the defects phase. The adviser is intended to help the council act as an informed client and provide evidence-based challenge and oversight. The work includes checking statutory compliance, Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and SEND-specific requirements, while monitoring quality and progress. The project is in East Sussex, with the council based in Lewes. This is building consultancy work (CPV 71315200), rather than construction delivery itself. The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Norse Group Limited on 1 October 2026. The awarded value is £37,501.67. The contract period runs from 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2027. East Sussex County Council used a limited competitive-quotation procedure below the procurement threshold. The stated submission deadline was 18 September 2026 at 16:00. The procurement was marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The published information describes the objectives and required service scope, including independent oversight of design, manufacturing and construction, compliance assurance, programme monitoring and risk management; it does not set out a separate scored evaluation formula or detailed eligibility tests. For consultancies competing for similar school-project work for East Sussex County Council, this award demonstrates demand for combined project-management leadership and independent technical assurance on Modern Methods of Construction schemes. A credible supplier would need to show relevant MMC project experience, the ability to oversee design, manufacturing and construction, and the capacity to manage programme, governance, stakeholders, risk and change through commissioning and defects. Strong technical assurance must cover statutory compliance, Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility and SEND-specific needs, with evidence-based advice that protects the council's interests and supports value for money. The work suits a consultancy able to provide objective client-side challenge and maintain oversight across a complete project lifecycle, rather than a contractor focused only on delivering construction works. The buyer considered SME and voluntary-sector participation suitable. ## Notice East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires the appointment of an independent Project Manager and Technical Advisor (PM/TA) to support the delivery of a school project utilising a Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) solution. The PM/TA will provide overall project management, governance, programme management, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, together with independent technical assurance throughout the design, manufacture, construction, commissioning and defects phases of the project. The requirement is needed to ensure ESCC acts as an informed client and receives objective, evidence-based advice throughout the project lifecycle. Given the specialist nature of MMC delivery and the need to maintain robust oversight of programme, quality, statutory compliance, design development and construction activities, ESCC requires an experienced consultant capable of providing both project management leadership and independent technical assurance. The key objectives of the procurement were to: * Appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant with expertise in project management and technical assurance for MMC projects. * Provide ESCC with independent oversight and challenge of design, manufacturing and construction activities. * Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, Building Regulations, fire safety, accessibility standards and SEND-specific requirements. * Support effective project governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and decision-making. * Protect the Council's interests by providing quality assurance, programme monitoring and independent technical advice throughout project delivery. * Deliver value for money whilst ensuring successful project outcomes and minimising project risk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541bfa44-466d-4b8e-a8cf-d905fb00b230 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,501 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £37,501 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Norse Group Ltd | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315200 - Building consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2026 at 14:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541bfa44-466d-4b8e-a8cf-d905fb00b230 - 1 Oct 2026 at 13:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541bfa44-466d-4b8e-a8cf-d905fb00b230 - 1 Oct 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541bfa44-466d-4b8e-a8cf-d905fb00b230 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/541bfa44-466d-4b8e-a8cf-d905fb00b230 1st October 2026 - 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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