Galliford Try Secures £39m Contract for Major SEND School Development in East London

Galliford Try Secures £39m Contract for Major SEND School Development in East London

Galliford Try has secured a £39 million contract to deliver one of the UK’s largest specialist education facilities after successfully completing the pre-construction phase of the project.

The London Borough of Havering has awarded the main works contract for the new Balgores SEND School in Gidea Park through the Southern Construction Framework 5.

The project will create a purpose-built facility providing specialist education for up to 300 children and young people aged between four and 19.

Project Overview

The new Balgores SEND School will provide specialist facilities for pupils with:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

At more than 6,000 sq m, the development is expected to become one of the largest SEND schools in the UK.

The facility has been designed to help address increasing demand for specialist education provision across East London.

Planned Facilities

The development will include:

• 38 classrooms

• Hydrotherapy pool

• Enterprise hub

• Performance space

• Café facilities

• Specialist teaching environments

• Outdoor learning spaces

Several facilities will also be made available for community use outside school operating hours.

External Works

The scheme will also deliver extensive external infrastructure including:

• Dedicated pupil drop-off areas

• Staff parking facilities

• Landscaping works

• Outdoor play areas

• Multi-use games area (MUGA)

• Pedestrian access improvements

Project Team

Client: London Borough of Havering

Main Contractor: Galliford Try

Procurement Route: Southern Construction Framework 5

Location: Balgores Lane Gidea Park East London

Strategic Context

Demand for specialist educational provision continues to rise across London and the wider UK, creating significant investment in SEND facilities.

The Balgores SEND School project represents a major public sector investment aimed at increasing local capacity while reducing pressure on existing specialist education services.

The scheme will provide modern, purpose-built facilities designed to support a wide range of learning and development needs.

ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis

With Galliford Try now appointed to deliver the main works package, the project provides visibility of future supply chain opportunities across a range of specialist trades.

Potential opportunities may include:

• Groundworks and infrastructure

• Structural frame packages

• Roofing and façade systems

• Mechanical and electrical installations

• Specialist pool installations

• Internal fit-out works

• Landscaping and external works

• Sports and recreation facilities

• Security systems

• Building materials supply

• Plant hire

• Waste management and recycling services

The education sector remains a key source of public sector construction opportunities, particularly for contractors with experience in specialist educational facilities.

Key Project Information

Client: London Borough of Havering

Main Contractor: Galliford Try

Project Value: £39 million

Facility Size: 6,000 sq m+

Capacity: 300 Students

Disclaimer

Information is based on publicly available sources and ConstructNet analysis. Readers should independently verify all project details before making commercial decisions.