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title: "Harlowbury Primary School"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Harlowbury Primary School

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac913772-e7e2-437b-b002-65d2fc5e4519

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## Summary

Essex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and construction of the new Harlowbury Primary School, including a standalone 56-place early years centre. This project, classified under the 'construction work for school buildings' industry, is located in the East of England. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is valued at £12,825,000. The award was activated on 15th April 2026, following the tender completion and consideration of potential suppliers. The procurement's main phase has reached the Award stage, with contract work expected to commence from 2026 and conclude by May 2027.

This tender represented a significant opportunity primarily for large-scale construction businesses capable of handling substantial educational construction projects. Entities with experience in complex building works, especially those familiar with public sector framework agreements, would have had a competitive edge. Despite its scale, businesses seeking to expand into regional public sector contracts in the East of England could leverage this tender for growth, especially if they are well-prepared with relevant certifications and environmental compliances required for school construction.

## Notice

Design and Build of a New Standalone Enhanced 2FE Primary School and a Standalone 56-place Early Years Centre Main Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11dd93df-1b40-460b-ad6a-859bf401a60c |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,825,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,825,000 |
| 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 | 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 & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11dd93df-1b40-460b-ad6a-859bf401a60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11dd93df-1b40-460b-ad6a-859bf401a60c
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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