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title: "Further Competition via the SCF 5 Construct Framework Lot 1 - Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Further Competition via the SCF 5 Construct Framework Lot 1 - Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de26dcf3-83d2-426c-9f15-b4a596176261

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## Summary

Devon County Council, the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of a Secure Children's Home in Exeter under the project titled "Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2". The contract, with a substantial value of £48,927,130, falls under the construction industry category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. This procurement has progressed to the award stage, with Willmott Dixon Construction Limited named as the chosen supplier. The contract period begins on 21st April 2026, ending on 19th April 2027, while the tender period concluded on 12th December 2025. The procurement method details specified as "Other" suggest a framework agreement was in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those capable of undertaking large-scale projects. Companies specialising in construction and secure facility development can benefit greatly from the partnership by contributing to public infrastructure and enhancing their portfolio. Large companies, similar to Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, whose capabilities align with the requirements of constructing a new secure facility, will find this project notably advantageous for business growth. Although suitability was not specifically focused on SMEs or VCSEs, participation in similar future tenders can pave paths for varied enterprises within the construction industry.

## Notice

New build Secure Children's Home on a greenfield site in Exeter. The new Secure Children's Home will replace the existing Atkinson Secure Children's Home in Exeter which is deemed to be at the end of its building life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638679b7-3699-49d7-8d1b-2695415bb0df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,927,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,927,130 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| 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

- 30 Apr 2026 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638679b7-3699-49d7-8d1b-2695415bb0df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638679b7-3699-49d7-8d1b-2695415bb0df
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

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