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title: "Hillside Special School - Expansion"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Hillside Special School - Expansion

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d6772d-e5ae-40d3-8d0a-23e7cf285587

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Suffolk County Council focuses on the expansion of Hillside Special School, classified under the construction work industry category (CPV 45000000). Situated in the East of England, this project involves internal remodelling to include a new classroom and an accessible toilet. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process is complete, with key dates indicating the tender period ended on 12th May 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2025 to 1st September 2025, culminating in an award decision published on 4th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in school infrastructure projects. The successful award to Brock Builders (Kessingland) Ltd, an SME, illustrates the potential for similar enterprises to secure business through framework agreements. The project's scope focusing on educational facilities expansion can be attractive to businesses aiming to establish a foothold or enhance their portfolio within the public sector construction category in the UK.

## Notice

The works will include an internal remodel of the existing outer building with the use a new classroom and accessible toilet at Hillside Special School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b959749c-8416-42a7-a6e0-5c2e8bb34905 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,390 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | IP1 2RR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROCK BUILDERS (KESSINGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b959749c-8416-42a7-a6e0-5c2e8bb34905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b959749c-8416-42a7-a6e0-5c2e8bb34905
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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