---
title: "S278 Works for College Relocation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055591"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-30"
---

# S278 Works for College Relocation

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055591

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for S278 Works related to the relocation of a college in South Shields, located in the UKC22 region. This procurement, with the award dated 30 June 2025, was executed under a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. The primary industry category is engineering works and construction, and the works encompass temporary highway modifications to maintain access for businesses, followed by sewer diversions and main construction works. The contract, signed on 22 May 2025, had an active period between 27 May 2025 and 20 June 2025, valued at £94,009 (excluding VAT) and totalling £112,811 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and construction, particularly those capable of executing complex infrastructure modifications. The procurement was awarded to THE CASTLE BUILDING SERVICES ORGANISATION LTD, indicating that SMEs in the construction sector could find opportunities in similar future tenders with public authorities. Enterprises skilled in handling both civil engineering and project management will be well-positioned to tackle such government contracts, supporting their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

To carry out the proposed essential Temporary S278 highway works in order to maintain access to the relevant businesses to the East and West of East Street and allow the commencement of the S185 public sewer diversion works and the main construction works for the proposed college campus to follow

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035983-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,009 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CASTLE BUILDING SERVICES ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035983-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035983-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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