Caddick appointed to £15bn DfE framework

It’s the first time the construction group has secured a place on the Department for Education’s school rebuilding programme.

Caddick was successful in four lots for projects valued from £4.4m to £12m in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and North West and West Midlands.

Projects will include the delivery of new-build primary schools, secondary school expansions, SEND facilities, refurbishments, and remodelling.

Replacing the previous Construction Framework 2021, the new iteration of the DfE’s school rebuilding programme will enable procurement of new build projects and refurbished works, with an emphasis on sustainability and the application of modern methods of construction.

The appointment underlines the group’s intention to increase its public sector pipeline.

Paul Dodsworth, group managing director of Caddick Construction Group, commented: “Being appointed to the Department for Education’s Construction Framework 2025 is a fantastic milestone for us.

“It’s the first time Caddick has been included on this framework, but we bring a long and proven track record of successful public sector project delivery across the North and Midlands.

“Our teams are specialists in delivering high quality and sustainable projects on time while prioritising innovation and value for money, and we’re looking forward to bringing that expertise to the DfE school building programme.

“This appointment also strengthens the balance of our project portfolio across both the private and public sectors, supporting sustainable growth for the business in the years ahead.”