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title: "PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af82"
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# PRF 688: Construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af82

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of a new school building for the Heltwate School Expansion is being conducted by Peterborough City Council. This tender falls under the "Construction work for school buildings" category and is located in Peterborough, UK. The process is currently at the award stage, having concluded on 20 August 2021, with the contract valued at approximately £4.94 million. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, encouraging broad participation from potential suppliers.

This project presents a significant opportunity for construction businesses, particularly those specialising in educational facilities or similar infrastructure projects. Contractors with experience in handling special education institution requirements and the ability to manage comprehensive construction tasks, including demolitions and site upgrades, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses focusing on innovative educational space solutions and sustainable building practices may also find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to contribute positively to the local community while fostering business growth.

## Notice

Construction of a new school building to accommodate the expansion of Heltwate Special Educational Needs School in Peterborough.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a new school building to accommodate the expansion of Heltwate Special Educational Needs School in Peterborough, UK. Heltwate School is a co-educational special school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition and additional medical needs. The school is located in Heltwate, Bretton and also operates from the St George's site on Lawn Avenue, the existing school site at Heltwate currently accommodating 202 children. The construction procurement encompasses: * A substantial new building, which includes the provision of five class spaces, hall, sensory rooms, therapy rooms, hygiene rooms, storage, reception and office area, staff room, outdoor covered play area, outdoor hard and soft play areas. * Improvements to car parking, pupil drop-off and access. * The removal of temporary accommodation (mobiles). * Demolition of the existing Silver Jubilee building to enable construction of new school accommodation. * Taking some public open space into the school site and upgrading and relocating an existing hard games court area used by the local community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021645-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 12 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,936,882 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RG CARTER CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214230 - Special school construction work

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021645-2021
- 11 May 2021 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010257-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8e0e5e20-4ab2-eb11-810c-005056b64545
- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

## Provenance

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