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title: "St Johns Centre Conversion"
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# St Johns Centre Conversion

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99429a41-e890-4d25-a20a-e7f149dc2679

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is undertaking a significant procurement for the "St Johns Centre Conversion" in Blackburn, North West England. This project involves the restoration and conversion of the Grade II Listed St John's Centre into a business hub providing flexible office spaces for small and micro enterprises. Categorised under construction work (CPV 45000000), the procurement reached the award stage on 26th February 2026, with Barnfield Construction appointed as the supplier. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 GBP, with the work expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined approach tailored for specific procurement needs.

This tender represents a promising business opportunity for construction companies, especially those specialising in restoration and historical building conversion. Small and micro businesses stand to benefit considerably from the new business centre, enhancing local business infrastructure and growth potential in Blackburn. Companies possessing expertise in high-quality restoration work and offering competitive solutions within frameworks are well-suited to seize similar opportunities in the future. The project underscores the council's commitment to revitalising heritage properties into functional business spaces, ultimately supporting local economic growth and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Council plan to restore and convert the Grade II Listed St John's Centre (former Church) located in Blackburn, to provide a new Business Centre offering flexible office space to small and micro businesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3cbb34-ce2c-487c-a94a-dba7cc088ac4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNFIELD CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3cbb34-ce2c-487c-a94a-dba7cc088ac4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3cbb34-ce2c-487c-a94a-dba7cc088ac4
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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