SEND School Build

Plymouth City Council

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 23, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works and education and training sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 30.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 048198-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council has issued 57 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 49 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Plymouth City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £30,000,000 - £30,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 048198-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.