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title: "NCC1108 Berwick Academy Market Engagement Event"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd8e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# NCC1108 Berwick Academy Market Engagement Event

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd8e

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is overseeing a forthcoming procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for a significant construction project at Berwick Academy in the UK. The event will involve constructing new school buildings, refurbishing existing sports facilities, and adding a new SEND unit, with a project value estimated at £47 million. A market engagement session is scheduled for 22nd October 2025 at West Hartford Fire Station, providing suppliers the opportunity to engage directly and discuss potential innovations and partnerships, particularly focused on construction work. Suppliers interested in attending must confirm their participation by 20th October 2025, as outlined in the planning particulars.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for growth among construction and architectural firms. The two-stage tender process opens doors for businesses with expertise in traditional builds and those specialising in educational facilities to contribute to a project of substantial scale. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, with a focus on forming joint ventures or consortium bids, reflecting Northumberland County Council's emphasis on innovation and social value. Engaging with this tender can foster long-term relationships with a sub-central government authority, promoting growth within the regional construction market.

## Notice

NCC1108 Market Engagement Event - Berwick Academy Construction Project. Northumberland County Council are hosting a market engagement event to include individual sessions with interested suppliers. The purpose of this event is to share details of the upcoming procurement opportunity, gather feedback from the market and provide suppliers with an opportunity to ask questions and express an interest. Following the market engagement period, Northumberland County Council will consider all feedback received before finalising the procurement strategy. The proposed works for Berwick Academy, include: a) Construction of replacement buildings on the existing site b) Traditional Build c) Provision of a new SEND unit d) Refurbishment of the hockey pitch and installation of a new 3G pitch e) Demolition of existing buildings f) Estimated construction value: PS47 million Target opening date: September 2028 Procurement route: via two-stage tender process

### Planning Information

Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: West Hartford Fire Station
Attendance: Limited to two delegates per supplier
9:30 am - 10:00 am Presentation
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 1-to-1 Engagement Sessions
Following the presentation, individual slots will be allocated to suppliers for direct engagement. These will be scheduled once attendance numbers are confirmed.
The following topics shall be explored with suppliers during the individual engagement slots:
- Potential for innovation
- Joint ventures and consortium bids
- Social value priorities
- Form of contract JCT or NEC
- Likely key performance indicators and performance monitoring
- SMEs and VCSEs involvement
Please confirm your attendance by replying to the email address detailed before 12 noon on Monday 20th October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065710-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 15:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065710-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065710-2025
  15th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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