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title: "Blofield Park Community Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b56"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL"
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# Blofield Park Community Hub

Buyer: BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b56

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## Summary

The Blofield Park Community Hub project, initiated by Blofield Parish Council, involves construction work at the old Blofield Primary School site in Blofield, Norwich. The project aims to build a community hub and renovate an existing classroom into a preschool, with further works on drainage and external services. The initiative falls under the construction industry, specifically focusing on public authority sub-central government work. Notable dates include the return of expressions of interest by 20th March 2026, with the tender issue on 1st June 2026 and practical completion anticipated by May 2027. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, employing a single-stage competitive tender method under the JCT 2024 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor Design.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction projects, particularly those with experience in similar developments. Firms that are SMEs and possess competencies in project management, architectural design, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical design, and construction surveyance may find the scope of work well-suited to their capabilities. There is an opportunity for contractors to showcase experience, staff qualifications, safety protocols, and community engagement in the evaluation phases, which can enhance their competitive edge in securing a place on the tender shortlist. The project promises significant local employment chances and potential sub-contract work, fostering business growth and community development initiatives.

## Notice

The construction of a community hub and renovation of an existing classroom as a preschool, external works, drainage and services at Plantation Road, Blofield - for Blofield Parish Council. Sectional completion will be included for the preschool element of the works which will require completion no later than 25th March 2027 to allow fit-out over the Easter holidays.

### Planning Information

Location / Site: The site is located off Plantation Road at the old Blofield Primary School site, in Blofield. Postcode: NR13 4RH.
Programme:
Return of expression of interest: 20-03-2026
Agreed tender shortlist: 09-04-2026
Tender issue: 01-06-2026
Tender return: 10-07-2026
Contractor appointment: 28-07-2026
Start on site: August 2026
Practical completion* by: May 2027
*Completion date subject to confirmation of accepted construction programme upon main contractor appointment.
Project Team:
Parish Council Advisor / PM: Vertical Property Services
Architect / Contract Administrator: Purcell Architecture
Civil & Structural Engineer: Rossi Long Consulting
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Clear Consulting Design
Quantity Surveyor: REAL Consulting LLP
Principal Designer for CDM Regulations & Building Regulations: Purcell Architecture
Form of contract: JCT 2024 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor Design, single stage competitive tender procurement.
There may be minor Employer amendments.
Short List: The tender shortlist will be issued to a selected list of Main Contractors.
CLARIFICATIONS: Request for clarifications should be directed to REAL Consulting, Dale Bunting (07341 695863) or by email to: dale.bunting@realconsulting.co.uk
PLANS: Current plans prepared by Purcell Architecture can be requested from Dale Bunting of REAL Consulting. Please note, the ongoing detailed design may result in changes being implemented prior to tender issue. The following are available from Dale Bunting:
* Proposed Site Plan
* Proposed GA Plan
* Proposed GA Elevations North & East
* Proposed GA Elevations South & West
* Proposed Section AA
Expression of Interest Return Date: Please return / upload the completed Expression of Interest (including responding to the questionnaire below) to Contracts Finder no later than 12 noon on 20th March 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE: The Contractor is to provide a response to all the questions set out in this section. (If necessary, answers can be emailed to Dale Bunting, REAL Consulting.) The award criteria and selection of the short list of tenderers will purely be based on the information provided. The Expression of Interest responses to this questionnaire will be evaluated by the Parish Council, assisted by the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
Q1 - Please provide details of your company's experience of at least three similar projects completed in the past three years, in terms of size and nature? (10 marks - no more than 2 pages of A4 per project)
Client references to be made available for each project.
Contractor Response:
Q2 - Please provide CV's for proposed personnel for the project? Provide CV's for Contracts Manager and Site Agents as a minimum (10 marks - no more than 2 pages of A4 per CV)
Contractor Response:
Q3 - Provide details of your proposed on-site Health & Safety arrangements, including any CHAS / SSIP accreditations, and how you will interface with the general public given the location of the proposed works (10 marks - no more than 2 pages of A4)
Contractor Response:
Q4 - Please outline the local employment opportunities your organisation provides, including any initiatives to recruit from the surrounding community. Additionally, details of your company's apprenticeship programmes, including the number of apprentices currently employed, the types of apprenticeships offered, and any planned future apprenticeship opportunities (10 marks - no more than 2 pages of A4)
Contractor Response:
Q5 - Please provide financial accounts for the last 3 years? Pass / Fail.
Contractor Response:
Q6 - Please confirm that you hold the required levels of insurance cover as noted below: Pass / Fail
10.1 - Public Liability £10m
10.2 - Contractors 'All Risks' £10m
10.3 - Professional Indemnity £5m
Contractor Response:
Score Criteria Points
* Very poor: The response only provides very limited or incomplete information on the subject areas - 0
* Poor: The response provides limited information on the subject areas - 2.5
* Fair: The response provides sufficient information on the subject areas - 5
* Good: The response provides detailed information and clearly indicates a full understanding of the subject areas - 7.5
* Excellent: The response exceeds the requirements of all the subject areas - 10

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR13 6DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Blofield with South Walsham |
| Westminster constituency | Broadland and Fakenham |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 22:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016589-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021104-2026
  9th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016589-2026
  24th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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