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Services for Schools - New Sticker

Site Design and Improvements Service

We know that well designed and managed sites can provide a stimulating environment for students' development and learning as well as an attractive and healthy environment. They can be a haven for wildlife and a valuable amenity for children, parents and the wider community.

We are able to offer expert advisory, design and project management service to help schools both address site based problems and enable the development of your grounds to meet the maximum potential. We have a long track record of undertaking new build and upgrade projects for schools, and are able to provide services that range from complete design and project management through to technical advice on a particular issue. We offer initial concept design through to planning and contract management services. We are happy to provide you with a quote for fees after an initial assessment to discuss the scope of the work required.

In addition, we will work with the Site Maintenance and Landscape Services delivery team where appropriate, to ensure you receive the most efficient and effective service.

What we offer:

  • Redesign of existing school grounds to incorporate features such as nature areas, growing areas, screening, outdoor classrooms, and playground shading.
  • Extension/creation of car parks, new and upgraded play areas, fitness trails etc.
  • Improvements to site security including perimeter security fencing.
  • Creation of both informal and formal play areas.
  • Concept stage design and cost estimation.
  • Whole site master planning or the design of a specific area.
  • Bespoke consultancy offering a range of service from one off advice to full design and project management, including planning advice and applications.

Costs:

Design and Project Management fees are charged either on the basis of a fixed hourly rate or to an agreed ceiling, based on anticipated project value and complexity. Fees are agreed in advance of the commencement of the project. Works will be procured on the basis of client preference either using a tendering process or County Council in house construction teams.

How to buy

For initial enquiries call 0300 500 80 80.

For bespoke packages, longer term contracts or in-depth enquiries, contact the service directly:

Cathy Gillespie

tel: 0115 9772064
email: cathy.gillespie@nottscc.gov.uk

Benefits to your school

  • You will get professional and inspiring design ideas
  • You can use the designs and cost estimates to make grant applications and to inspire fund raising
  • Students and staff can be involved in the design and project delivery where appropriate bringing added curriculum benefits
  • Staff are trained and experienced in working in schools grounds, and are CRB checked

Our pledge

We will provide a quality advisory and design service to help make more of the potential offered by your school’s grounds.

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