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title: "Thorney Close Primary School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# Thorney Close Primary School

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be14

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## Summary

The procurement process for the development of Thorney Close Primary School has reached the award stage, with Sunderland City Council as the buying organisation. The contract involves the construction of a new primary school, including car parks, access roads, and landscaping, on the former Sunningdale School site in Sunderland, UKC23. This substantial project is classified under primary school construction work (CPV: 45214210) and falls within the 'works' category. The open procedure method was used for this procurement, complying with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), and the contract with Brims Construction Limited was signed on 11 April 2025. The project's total value is approximately £11,730,513.03 GBP, and it encompasses rejuvenation tasks and the installation of modern facilities, scheduled for early delivery to ensure immediate use upon occupation.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialised in educational facility construction and landscaping. Companies with capabilities in developing sports pitches and playground areas will find this contract especially relevant. The project emphasises quality alongside pricing, suggesting opportunities for contractors to highlight value through innovative methods, efficient programming, and a focus on social value. Businesses with expertise in sustainable drainage systems and multi-use game areas may find further competitive advantage. Furthermore, the requirement to potentially accommodate the School's ICT contractor suggests prospects for collaboration in the project’s delivery. This tender aligns well with construction firms poised to deliver high-quality, value-driven projects within the education sector.

## Notice

Construction of a new primary school with external car parks, access roads and hard & soft landscaping. The new school, on the former Sunningdale School site, is a mix of single storey and two storey elements, tucked between the existing car park and playground. The single storey wing houses the entrance reception, nursery, sport hall, studio, practical kitchen and school kitchen and plant room, the two storey wing houses teaching spaces which all have direct access to the external play spaces. External works include rejuvenation of retained playground and car park, swale/SuDs areas, and creation of new play areas/MUGA and sports pitch. Proposed sports pitch to be established early within construction process and protected during build for immediate use on School occupation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a new primary school with external car parks, access roads and hard & soft landscaping. The new school, on the former Sunningdale School site, is a mix of single storey and two storey elements, tucked between the existing car park and playground. The single storey wing houses the entrance reception, nursery, sport hall, studio, practical kitchen and school kitchen and plant room, the two storey wing houses teaching spaces which all have direct access to the external play spaces. External works include rejuvenation of retained playground and car park, swale/SuDs areas, and creation of new play areas/MUGA and sports pitch. Proposed sports pitch to be established early within construction process and protected during build for immediate use on School occupation. There may be a requirement to accommodate the School's ICT installation Contractor within the contract programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037020-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | £9,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,730,513 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIMS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214210 - Primary school construction work

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037020-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 16:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011408-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 12:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008035-2025
- 24 Feb 2025 at 11:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007066-2025
- 21 Jan 2025 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002080-2025
- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037860-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland,gov.uk
- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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