---
title: "Development of Sixth Form College, Thorpe Park, Leeds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056560"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOCATED PROPERTY LIMITED"
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# Development of Sixth Form College, Thorpe Park, Leeds

Buyer: LOCATED PROPERTY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056560

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a direct award contract for the development of a sixth form college at Thorpe Park, Leeds, with a contract value of £42 million including VAT. The project is managed by LOCATED PROPERTY LIMITED on behalf of DfE and involves THORPE PARK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED as the supplier. The procurement method used was direct award due to the supplier's exclusive land rights, which facilitated this unique agreement. The contract was signed on 17th November 2025, with construction starting shortly after and completion anticipated by 16th November 2028, with an option for renewal if necessary. The development falls under the industry category of construction work, specifically within the education sector, at the address North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, but impacting a broad regional range across the UK.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and associated services, especially those that can supply materials or subcontractors to the main developer, THORPE PARK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction work and those able to participate in open competition for the provision of construction works and services will find this project particularly fitting. With the emphasis on skilled professionals in construction and building development, suppliers and manufacturers involved in these sectors can benefit from potential collaborations and subcontracting opportunities to significantly enhance their business growth through involvement in this high-profile public procurement project.

## Notice

The contracting authority, The Dept for Education, has entered into a public contract by way of direct award for the Agreement for lease and development of sixth form college at Thorpe Park, Leeds. The contract value of this is PS42m inc VAT

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights DFE is relying on the direct award justification in paragraph 5 of Schedule 5. Thorpe Park Developments Limited (TPDL) is the landowner of the site that DFE has identified as being the only suitable site for the development of a sixth form college. TPDL therefore has exclusive land rights and will only lease the land to DFE on the condition that it also develops the site for DFE. The developer will procure through open competition for construction works and services for the college build

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081563-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £35,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOCATED PROPERTY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORPE PARK DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 14:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081563-2025
- 22 Oct 2025 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067613-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 11:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042739-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081563-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067613-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042739-2025
  24th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9002
  Attached, Agreement for Lease document, redacted 9 Dec 2025.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9003
  Development Funding agreement, redacted 9 Dec 2025

## Notice URLs

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

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