Scope
Reference
NSC-0308-25
Description
North Somerset Council are looking for a 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. The project entails refurbishment of the existing accommodation to create a new 25 space Resource Base. The completed project is to be delivered by the end of November 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 30 November 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 45214230 - Special school construction work
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 August 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 November 2025
Contracting authority
North Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVX-9588-WCMV
Town Hall
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government