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title: "Glenwood Post16 Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7077688-1499-47fc-a295-0fa62da47ef1"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Glenwood Post16 Expansion

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7077688-1499-47fc-a295-0fa62da47ef1

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## Summary

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has completed a procurement process for the "Glenwood Post16 Expansion" project, which entails the design and construction of a new standalone building for post-16 expansion at Glenwood SEN School. This project falls under the category of construction work for school buildings, specifically within the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out via a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with the award stage dated 20th January 2026, and the project's contract period is set to commence on that date and continue until 26th May 2027. The total contract value amounts to £6,672,547.76.

This tender offers opportunities for large construction companies, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure, to expand their presence in the East of England region. With the contract awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction, a large-scale company, it highlights the level of competition and expertise required. Businesses within the construction industry looking to engage in significant educational projects can view this as an indicator of the types of procurement opportunities available within regional government frameworks like those facilitated by ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) were not specifically targeted in this tender, the scale of the project indicates that substantial capacity and experience are key factors for success.

## Notice

Design and Build of a New Standalone Building for Post 16yo Expansion at Glenwood SEN School, SS7 4LW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f09304-2dab-407a-82a4-e79ed6a54511 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 26 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,672,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,672,547 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f09304-2dab-407a-82a4-e79ed6a54511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f09304-2dab-407a-82a4-e79ed6a54511
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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