---
title: "SEND School Build"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a20e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# SEND School Build

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a20e

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is planning a procurement process titled "SEND School Build," focusing on constructing a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school. The procurement falls under the 'works' industry category, with a total project value of £36,000,000. The location for this project is Plymouth, within the UKK41 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage as of 22 May 2026, the contracting authority is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced main contractor who can deliver complex education or SEND-specific projects. A further notice is expected by 31 December 2026, with construction planned to start on 1 April 2027 and finish by 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and education infrastructure, particularly those experienced in projects focused on special educational needs. Companies with a strong track record in quality deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and social value outcomes are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engagement with this project could facilitate business growth through exposure within the public sector and potential future opportunities within similar government-funded education builds.

## Notice

The contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to deliver the design and construction of a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school. The procurement will seek to appoint a contractor with demonstrable experience in delivering complex education or SEND-specific projects, with a strong focus on quality, stakeholder engagement, and social value outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048198-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 15:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048198-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048198-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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