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title: "Wigan & Leigh College - Parson's Walk Campus (con_26334)"
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# Wigan & Leigh College - Parson's Walk Campus (con_26334)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cd9cf51-2601-4988-9178-aaf45ec01e4f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a significant construction project at Wigan & Leigh College's Parson's Walk Campus in Wigan, England. This project involves the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new 10,811m² facility, along with external works to replace car parking and provide links to other buildings. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with important dates including the tender period ending on 26 June 2024 and the contract period from 3 July 2024 to 8 December 2027. The project, classified under the construction work industry category, has a total value of £48,807,403 GBP.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in large-scale academic infrastructure projects. Companies with experience in handling extensive building demolitions and new constructions, as well as those capable of managing complex project timelines and logistics, will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The project, awarded to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, underscores the importance placed on quality and expertise in the selection process, thereby presenting a competitive yet promising environment for established construction firms. The Department for Education's involvement highlights the project's significance in enhancing educational facilities.

## Notice

Demolition of existing buildings (School for Arts, Main Block and Tower Block), provision of a new 10,811m2 building and external works to replace car parking and provide link to retained Gateway and UCL buildings at Wigan & Leigh College, Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a600ba-df79-4004-a4a3-5289d48a9546 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 8 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,807,403 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,807,403 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a600ba-df79-4004-a4a3-5289d48a9546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a600ba-df79-4004-a4a3-5289d48a9546
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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