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title: "Gordano School SEND Resource Base Design & Build"
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# Gordano School SEND Resource Base Design & Build

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfcb

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and build of a new Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Base at Gordano School in Portishead. The procurement commenced with a tender stage, followed by award. The contract was awarded to JOHN PERKINS CONSTRUCTION LTD and involves a project to expand the school’s facilities with a focus on refurbishment work. The procurement process followed an open competition method, classified as below threshold, indicative of the accessible nature of the opportunity. Key dates include an award notice published on 10 February 2026, with the contract period set to start on 24 February 2026 and conclude by 27 November 2026, ensuring adherence to UK governance legislation 2023/54.

This project presents lucrative opportunities for companies specialising in building construction, refurbishment, and special educational infrastructure, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a contract valued at approximately GBP 1,650,000, it offers potential growth and exposure for businesses aimed at delivering quality construction works while integrating social value aspects. The procurement prioritised quality and price submissions, providing a balanced platform for both new entrants and experienced entities in the region. Companies with expertise in school building refurbishment and construction, particularly those situated in the UKK12 region, can benefit greatly from participating in similar future opportunities facilitated by North Somerset Council.

## Notice

Principal Contractor for the design & construction to expand the existing facilities for pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Gordano School in Portishead.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right to exercise options to extend the contract duration or increase the scope of services, subject to performance and budget availability in the event of any unforeseen requirements.

### Planning Information

Suppliers were invited to complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire.
This was issued via the ProActis/Supplying the South West Portal (open).
The questionnaire responses were used to ascertain if proposed timeframes, contract type & procurement process were acceptable to the market and also to better understand what social value and climate actions could be appropriate for this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| Awards value | £1,650,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN PERKINS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214220 - Secondary school construction work
- 45214230 - Special school construction work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 19:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073647-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073261-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073647-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073261-2025
  12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.johnperkins.co.uk
- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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