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title: "Market engagement prior to the procurement of a project to deliver a new Special School offering places for pupils aged 3 to 19."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032ade"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUDLEY MBC"
published: "2022-04-06"
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# Market engagement prior to the procurement of a project to deliver a new Special School offering places for pupils aged 3 to 19.

Buyer: DUDLEY MBC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032ade

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DUDLEY MBC) is initiating a market engagement exercise for a project to construct a new special school that will serve children aged 3 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, including autism. This procurement is classified under "Special school construction work" with a total estimated value of £16 million. The site for the project is located at DY8 5ST, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should respond to the contract notice expected to be published on or after 1st August 2022 for their chance to participate.

This procurement opportunity to deliver a new special school presents significant growth prospects for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in educational facilities and specialised environments. Businesses that offer services related to construction, design, and building fit-outs are encouraged to engage with this project. The market engagement aims to inform the tender documentation, allowing potential contractors to provide insights that enhance project delivery, making it critical for suitable companies to respond actively.

## Notice

The Authority is looking to engage with a contractor to design, build and fit-out a new school for children with severe learning difficulties, catering for a minimum of 110 children between 3 and 19 years old. The expectation is that the school will operate from a single site, and include a hydro pool, parking and a green space equivalent to that already provided. The site is located at DY8 5ST. The school will focus on the following outcomes: * Deliver strong education for pupils aged 3-19 years who have complex needs, severe learning difficulties, including autism and pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties * Deliver an appropriate level of attainment in line with each child's expected level recognising every child is different and clearly focusing on achieving their full potential * Deliver a holistic approach to driving the life and career chances for each child in line for preparing each child for adulthood

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009283-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY MBC |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214230 - Special school construction work

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009283-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home
- https://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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