April was another busy month across the Procure Partnerships Framework, with public sector clients nationwide appointing contractor and consultant partners to deliver a hugely diverse range of capital projects.

From neonatal care and heritage refurbishment to SEND education, fire service facilities and demolition, this month’s appointments reflect the genuine breadth of what our frameworks support, spanning multiple regions, value bands, and procurement routes.

Here’s a look at who was appointed in April, where projects are taking shape, and how clients are continuing to procure with confidence.

Neonatal Home from Home Accommodation | Bradford Teaching Hospitals | F Parkinson

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected F Parkinson to deliver an expansion of their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, one of only four Level 3 NICUs in Yorkshire, currently comprising 31 cots.

This new build scheme will increase the number of available bedrooms, ensuring that every family with a baby admitted to the ICU area of the NICU can stay close to their child during what is an incredibly emotional and challenging time.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships Yorkshire Construction Framework under a Direct Award call-off method.

Horseshoe Gallery Refurbishment | National Museums Liverpool | Robertson

Contractor partner Robertson has been appointed to reinstate the plaster ceilings within the Horseshoe Gallery of the Walker Art Gallery, a building originally constructed between 1873 and 1877. Works will also include redecoration, alterations to the mechanical and electrical installations, roofing works, and repointing at roof level.

A fantastic opportunity to preserve and restore one of Liverpool’s most cherished cultural spaces.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships North West Construction Framework under a single-stage competitive tender.

James Parsons Building Decarbonisation | Liverpool John Moores University | Atkins Realis

Liverpool John Moores University have appointed Atkins Realis to undertake feasibility, design, and survey work across RIBA Stages 0 to 6, with the aim of decarbonising the existing hot water plant while making use of the existing heating boilers.

A great example of a higher education client using the framework to drive forward their sustainability agenda.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships North West Professional Services Framework under a multi-disciplinary tender.

Retained Cost Advisor Assurance and Monitoring | University of Salford | Pick Everard

The University of Salford is delivering a major 10-year estate transformation programme underpinned by its ‘Innovating to Enrich Lives’ strategy creating flexible, inclusive, and sustainable spaces for learning, research, enterprise, and community engagement.

Pick Everard has been appointed to provide retained cost advisor assurance and monitoring throughout, supporting the university in removing physical and operational barriers across campus and building a more cohesive, future-ready environment.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships North West Professional Services Framework under a multi-supplier tender within the quantity surveying lot.

Charlton House SEND School & Children’s Homes | Bath and North East Somerset Council | Beard

Beard has been appointed by Bath and North East Somerset Council to refurbish and remodel Charlton House, transforming it into a residential SEND school for young people aged 11 to 18 with complex needs across Autism, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

Works will include internal and external modifications to create eight residential bedrooms, two staff bedrooms, and dedicated teaching and administration spaces to support both day and residential placement students.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships South West Construction Framework under a two-stage mini competition.

Devizes Training Centre Refurbishment | Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue | Beard

Beard has also been appointed by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue to deliver works at their Devizes training facility, combining two existing sites into one consolidated base.

Works include the refurbishment and extension of the existing office and facilities building, refurbishment and extension of the fire training building, and new ancillary buildings and associated site works.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships South West Construction Framework under a single-stage competitive tender.

Weymouth Training Centre Refurbishment | Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue | Stepnell

Stepnell has been appointed to deliver a parallel package of works at Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue’s Weymouth site, including refurbishment and extension of the existing fire station and the construction of a new fire training building, ancillary buildings, and associated site works.

Together with the Devizes appointment, this represents a significant investment in Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service’s training.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships South West Construction Framework under a single-stage competitive tender.

Princes Park SEND School | Liverpool City Council | Morgan Sindall

Liverpool City Council have appointed Morgan Sindall to deliver a £30m+ new build project to relocate Princes Primary SEND School, addressing both the poor condition of the existing building and the need to create additional places for pupils with complex additional needs and disabilities.

The proposed 5,850 sqm building will provide 31 classrooms across four teaching pathways, a central communal zone connecting classrooms with therapy and staff areas, and large community spaces including a school hall and hydrotherapy pools.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships North West Construction Framework under a two-stage mini competition.

Refurbishment of John Haider Building | Herefordshire Council | Speller Metcalfe

Herefordshire Council have selected Speller Metcalfe to carry out the full refurbishment of the John Haider Building, a four-storey property on the corner of Bath Street and Gaol Street in Hereford, containing 28 flats including one-bedroom units and studio apartments to be converted to one-bedroom homes.

The project will bring the building up to current standards, improving safety, energy efficiency, and its long-term suitability as social housing, delivering much-needed homes for the community.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships West Midlands Construction Framework under a two-stage mini competition.

Maternity Triage Unit | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS | Stepnell

Stepnell has been appointed to fit out and refurbish a hospital ward space at Queen’s Hospital in Burton on Trent to create a new Maternity Triage Unit.

Working within a live hospital environment adjacent to active ward space, the team will be working in a predominantly clear and stripped-out area, allowing works to get underway quickly.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships East Midlands Construction Framework under a Two-Stage Mini Competition Express.

Faraday Tower Demolition | University of Manchester | PP O’Connor

PP O’Connor has been appointed by the University of Manchester to demolish the existing 1960s Faraday Tower. Works will include asbestos removal and hazardous materials clearance, soft strip, and full hard demolition, leaving a cleared site ready for the university’s onward development plans.

Procured via the Procure Partnerships North West Demolition Framework under a single-stage competitive tender.

From Bradford to Bath, this is what good procurement can deliver

April’s appointments are a reminder of the range of projects that come through the Procure Partnerships Framework every month, and the communities they will benefit.

Whether you’re planning a single project or managing a long-term programme of works, our frameworks are designed to make the process straightforward, transparent, and effective.

Get in touch to find out how we can support your next appointment: info@procurepartnerships.co.uk