Additional capacity is required to meet growing numbers in the north of the city and following on from feasibility work, a decision has been approved for additional capacity at Aylestone School, which will relieve the overall pressure in the north of the city.

A feasibility study was commissioned to identify what opportunities there are at the school to expand. The study identified that the increase in capacity causes the school to be under-provided for accommodation in several areas: under-provided and under-sized general and specialist teaching spaces, an under provision of a suitable sports hall and under provision of administration, storage and toilet areas.

This project chiefly addresses the need for the required additional spaces, through some remodelling and a new build teaching block and sports hall which will be designed and built in such a way that it can be added to in the future.

During this stage, the project management led team will act as a client agent/representative for the duration of the project, RIBA Stages 2-6, with the new build and remodelling being delivered under a Design & Build (D&B) contract.

The appointment will include for preparing relevant tender documents and evaluations for the appointment of a contractor under a D&B contract for the construction of the new build areas and remodelling of the school.

Gleeds Management Services LTD have been selected following a competitive tendering exercise in accordance with the council’s contract procedure rules.