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title: "PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion"
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# PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-898b1c29-9030-4aad-bd1b-c66b7641646c

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Peterborough City Council, which is seeking bids for the construction of a new school building to support the expansion of Heltwate Special Educational Needs School. This project falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings and is located in Peterborough, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the award for the contract was made on 20th August 2021, with a total project value of £4,936,882.38. The contract commenced on 1st September 2021 and is expected to conclude by 12th February 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure and special school facilities. Businesses experienced in projects of this scale and complexity, especially those with capabilities in bespoke construction work, would be well-suited to compete. The engagement of large contractors like RG Carter Cambridge Ltd indicates the competitive nature of the procurement, appealing to companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Construction of a new school building to accommodate the expansion of Heltwate SEN School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df587d5-bdb5-4ba0-a6a8-898cfa8ccc03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 12 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,936,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,936,882 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| 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 | RG CARTER CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214230 - Special school construction work

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df587d5-bdb5-4ba0-a6a8-898cfa8ccc03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df587d5-bdb5-4ba0-a6a8-898cfa8ccc03
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8e0e5e20-4ab2-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

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