Blyth Civic Centre Construction and Repurposing

This is a two-stage design and build contract to repurpose a vacant civic centre building into specialist education facilities. The project will create provision for up to 40 students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at primary/secondary level, plus a separate 40-place post-16 skills-based learning centre. Works include internal refurbishment and external site improvements for both provisions. Stage 1 (Pre-Contract Services Agreement) has been awarded; Stage 2 will proceed subject to agreeable pricing. Total contract value: £4,750,000. Suppliers should demonstrate experience in education facility design and build, working with specialist provision requirements, and managing complex building conversions.