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title: "NCC841 James Calvert Spence High School reorganisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b201"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-10"
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# NCC841 James Calvert Spence High School reorganisation

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b201

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council is planning a tender for the construction work project titled NCC841 James Calvert Spence High School reorganisation. The project involves replacing JCSC with a net zero carbon operation secondary school for 720 pupils, along with enhancing sporting and community facilities in the Amble area. The value of the project is £22 million. An information event is scheduled on March 15, 2023, at West Hartford Fire Station, Cramlington. Interested parties need to confirm attendance by March 14, 2023, via email to robyn.marley@northumberland.gov.uk.

This tender by Northumberland County Council presents an opportunity for construction companies and education infrastructure providers to participate in delivering modern teaching environments, enhanced sporting facilities, and improved community amenities. Companies focused on sustainable construction practices and innovative technologies would be well-suited for this tender. The project aims to provide value for money, support the Council's Climate Emergency goals, and create a secure future for James Calvert Spence College.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council is proposing to replace James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) within the existing site boundary. A new location for the building facilitates the continued safe operation of the school whilst construction takes place with demolition of the existing buildings to follow once the new school becomes operational. This will be an 11-18 secondary school for 720 pupils. It is proposed that the new school buildings will use innovative technologies to create a net zero carbon in operation school. As well as improving the teaching and learning environment for current and future pupils in the schools, improvements to the on-site sporting and community facilities will benefit the wider Amble community. The enhanced facilities include: * A Floodlit 3G full size Football pitch * A Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA) * A series of grass football and rugby pitches It is proposed that all the accommodation will be provided within a single two storey building

### Lot Information

Lot 1

While strong leadership and good governance are key components of successful schools, the provision of a suitable learning environment can have a positive impact on outcomes for children and young people. This scheme aims to deliver a service that has positive outcomes for the community. The need to improve the buildings of James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) had already been identified through the ongoing maintenance programme. Improving the buildings of the school would be extremely beneficial to improve outcomes for the Northumberland children and young people who attend it. The objectives of the project are to: Ensure value for money for the Council by driving down all project costs whilst delivering the agreed scope of works to a high quality and to programme. Provide good quality, modern teaching and learning environments for the pupils attending JCSC thereby removing existing physical barriers that distract from the teaching and learning experience. Provide buildings that deliver a high level of environmental performance that is in step with the Council's Climate Emergency goals. Support the delivery of a coherent transport and travel plan for the local community. Provide modern sporting facilities on-site to enhance the curriculum offer and to provide improved sporting and community facilities for the wider community in and around Amble that will increase participation and associated benefits. Support James Calvert Spence College in providing a financially and educationally secure future for its school. Additional information: Northumberland County Council are holding an Information event to provide details on the proposed project. Details are as follows:- Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Venue: West Hartford Fire Station, W Hartford Business Park, Cramlington, NE23 3JP Schedule of the day 10:00 - 10.15 Refreshments and registration 10:15 - 11:00 Welcome and presentation 11:00 - 11:15 Q&A 11:15 onwards - Individual Q&A Sessions Interested parties please confirm attendance by 5pm on Tuesday 14th March 2023 via email to robyn.marley@northumberland.gov.uk If you would like to have an individual Q&A session, please request this when confirming your attendance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007126-2023 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | £22,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 16:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007126-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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