Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
Contact
Mrs Jacqui Arkle
jacqui.arkle@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7899065185
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC21 - Northumberland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NCC841 James Calvert Spence High School reorganisation
Reference number
DN660204
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Northumberland County Council is proposing to replace James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) within the existing site boundary. A new location for the building facilitates the continued safe operation of the school whilst construction takes place with demolition of the existing buildings to follow once the new school becomes operational. This will be an 11-18 secondary school for 720 pupils. It is proposed that the new school buildings will use innovative technologies to create a net zero carbon in operation school. As well as improving the teaching and learning environment for current and future pupils in the schools, improvements to the on-site sporting and community facilities will benefit the wider Amble community. The enhanced facilities include:
• A Floodlit 3G full size Football pitch
• A Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA)
• A series of grass football and rugby pitches
It is proposed that all the accommodation will be provided within a single two storey building
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £22,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
Acklington Road,
Amble
Northumberland
NE65 0NG
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
While strong leadership and good governance are key components of successful schools, the provision of a suitable learning environment can have a positive impact on outcomes for children and young people. This scheme aims to deliver a service that has positive outcomes for the community. The need to improve the buildings of James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) had already been identified through the ongoing maintenance programme. Improving the buildings of the school would be extremely beneficial to improve outcomes for the Northumberland children and young people who attend it.
The objectives of the project are to:
Ensure value for money for the Council by driving down all project costs whilst delivering the agreed scope of works to a high quality and to programme.
Provide good quality, modern teaching and learning environments for the pupils attending JCSC thereby removing existing physical barriers that distract from the teaching and learning experience.
Provide buildings that deliver a high level of environmental performance that is in step with the Council’s Climate Emergency goals.
Support the delivery of a coherent transport and travel plan for the local community.
Provide modern sporting facilities on-site to enhance the curriculum offer and to provide improved sporting and community facilities for the wider community in and around Amble that will increase participation and associated benefits.
Support James Calvert Spence College in providing a financially and educationally secure future for its school.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £22,000,000
two.2.14) Additional information
Northumberland County Council are holding an Information event to provide details on the proposed project.
Details are as follows:-
Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue:
West Hartford Fire Station,
W Hartford Business Park,
Cramlington,
NE23 3JP
Schedule of the day
10:00 - 10.15 Refreshments and registration
10:15 – 11:00 Welcome and presentation
11:00 – 11:15 Q&A
11:15 onwards - Individual Q&A Sessions
Interested parties please confirm attendance by 5pm on Tuesday 14th March 2023 via email to robyn.marley@northumberland.gov.uk
If you would like to have an individual Q&A session, please request this when confirming your attendance.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 July 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes