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New Campsmount School in National Spotlight

The procurement and building of a new Campsmount Technology College was in the national spotlight at The Review of Education Capital conference held in London.

The conference used the Campsmount project to showcase how the Sebastian James’ Education Capital Review proposals are being implemented through this pilot government project. Over 100 delegates from the public and private sectors attended the event to hear about the Campsmount success story.

The James’ Review set out recommendations to standardise the design and specification of new school buildings across the UK. The recommendations were designed to achieve better value and significant time efficiencies, without compromising on quality and outcome. Financial savings of 30% can be expected through the streamlined procurement process.

The new £10m education facility is progressing well and is on track to be completed in February next year. The council’s school rebuilding team is managing the project on behalf of the school and the build is being delivered by Wates Construction. Procurement took place in just 22 weeks compared to the typical 48 weeks.

Mayor Peter Davies said: “The rebuilding of Campsmount School is being hailed for how it was procured and is being delivered. The council’s school rebuilding team, the school and Wates have done a wonderful job in showing just what can be achieved in such a short period of time. Lessons learned here in Doncaster will be the blueprint for the building of schools in the future.”

Andy Sprakes, Headteacher of Campsmount Technology College and Conference Chairman, said: "Excitement is growing as the building is rapidly taking shape.  The new school will provide a wonderful learning environment for our young people and will further enhance our reputation as a fantastic school."

Tony Hancox, Academies Director for Wates Construction, commented: “Against a backdrop of reduced funding, and with student numbers reaching near-critical levels in the UK, there is an urgent need for a more efficient and cost-effective way to deliver school places.

“Wates Construction has recently launched Adapt Schools Solutions in partnership with Capita Symonds, a school building model shaped by our work with Doncaster Council on Campsmount Technology College. Adapt can reduce the construction process of a new school to approximately 36 weeks, rather than the 60 weeks typically expected. Furthermore this will empower local authorities to meet their cost-cutting objectives through efficient procurement.”

Wates has submitted proposals to the council for a further two academies in Doncaster under the Future Schools Agreement: The Outwood Academy Adwick (a £16m project) and the De Warenne Academy (a £10m project).

For more information visit: www.doncaster.gov.uk/schoolrebuilding