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title: "Rochdale PRU - New SEN Pupil Referral Unit (PCSA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffe1"
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# Rochdale PRU - New SEN Pupil Referral Unit (PCSA)

Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffe1

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## Summary

Rochdale Borough Council is advancing the construction of a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pupil Referral Unit in Rochdale, United Kingdom, located on Mayfield Street (OL16 2UZ). This initiative, titled "Rochdale PRU - New SEN Pupil Referral Unit (PCSA)," aims to serve 64 pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs by creating a supportive educational environment. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, following the use of a Competitive Flexible Procedure to appoint READ CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS LIMITED as the contractor. This involves the completion of RIBA Stage 3 (Spatial Coordination) and moving into a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) at the start of RIBA Stage 4: Technical Design, with a projected construction start date of 16th July 2026 and completion by 4th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education construction projects, particularly those experienced in public sector work and capable of managing pre-construction collaboration and cost planning. Companies demonstrating strength in quality assurance, safety, and social value delivery will find this project beneficial for business expansion. The procurement involves a two-stage process—beginning with the shortlisting of five contractors, aiming to provide a fair and competitive selection. The total cost for the main build contract is estimated at £11,317,669.67, offering substantial growth potential for a well-suited contractor to engage deeply within the UK region, specifically Rochdale, by contributing to this strategic educational infrastructure development.

## Notice

Rochdale Borough Council is progressing the development of a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) on the Mayfield Street site (Rochdale, OL16 2UZ). The new facility will deliver provision for 64 pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The scheme aims to create a secure, high-quality, and therapeutically informed learning environment designed to support vulnerable pupils and enable staff to deliver specialist SEN provision effectively. The project is currently completing RIBA Stage 3: Spatial Coordination, following completion of RIBA Stage 2. The Council now intends to use a Competitive Flexible Procedure to procure a suitably experienced Design & Build Contractor to support the scheme's development through a two-stage procurement process. Scope of Contractor Appointment: The appointed contractor will: * Participate in a competitive two-stage tender process, commencing with shortlisting of five contractors. * Enter into a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) at the start of RIBA Stage 4: Technical Design, working collaboratively with the client and design team to develop the design, plan construction activities, inform cost development, and support risk mitigation. * Upon successful completion of the PCSA and agreement of contract sum, enter into a JCT Design & Build Contract 2024 for delivery of the construction works. The contractor will be expected to demonstrate: * Proven experience in delivering education project or similar public sector schemes. * Strong capability in pre-construction collaboration, buildability input, and cost planning. * A robust approach to quality, safety, safeguarding, stakeholder coordination, and social value delivery. The initial contract award is made solely for the purpose of entering into a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA). This award does not guarantee progression to the main construction contract. Any decision to proceed to the main construction contract is subject to: - the successful completion and agreement of the PCSA - the Council's determination that it holds the necessary budget for the main contract - the Council's subsequent determination, at its sole discretion, that it is appropriate and in the public interest to enter into the main contract In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, this approach supports principles of transparency, proportionality, and value for money, while allowing the Council to retain flexibility to decide whether to proceed beyond the PCSA stage. The estimated cost of the main build contract is PS11,317,669.67. A further Contract Award Notice will be published following the decision to proceed with the award of the main build contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058041-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 4 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | £9,500,000 |
| Awards value | £240,330 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL16 1XU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | Central Rochdale |
| Westminster constituency | Rochdale |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | READ CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058041-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 11:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000576-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058041-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000576-2026
  6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.readconstruction.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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