Caddick Construction has been appointed to build the new £11.4m Pudsey Sixth Form College in Leeds.

The contract is the latest to be awarded to Caddick under NEPO’s £800m Construction Works framework.

Work is now underway onsite and will see Caddick build a new teaching block to cater for 600 students aged 16-18 years next to Crawshaw Academy in Kent Road.

Delivered on behalf of Luminate Education Group, the new Pudsey College will expand sixth form provision across Leeds, adding capacity to the further education facilities at Leeds Sixth Form College, Leeds West Academy, Crawshaw Academy, and Co-Op Academy Priesthorpe, who are all partners in the project.

Work is expected to reach completion in time for the 2025/26 academic year and will also include associated car parking, access roads, and associated utilities.

Steve Ford, regional managing director of Caddick Construction for Yorkshire and the North East, said: “Delivering new school places – whether primary, secondary, or further education – requires efficiency and value for money, both of which are made possible through framework procurement.

“Working collaboratively with Luminate has not only opened the door to the benefits of the NEPO framework, but it also gives us valuable insight into their vision as educators to ensure that Pudsey Sixth Form College upholds the group’s values and ambition for the Leeds City Region.”

Phil Mark, principal of sixth forms at Luminate Education Group, adds: “We’re looking forward to providing the next generation with a modern learning environment which delivers outstanding results and supports the transition of students from school to higher education or employment.

“As well as enjoying access to high-quality facilities, students will have the chance to study a much-broader curriculum, opening the door to career opportunities and other experiences.

“By investing in education provisions in Pudsey, we will not only ensure that young people have additional learning opportunities locally, but we will also help to create additional space for the growing number of 16-18 year olds in Leeds over the next decade.”

And Jane Turner, construction lead at NEPO, said: “It’s fantastic to see our Construction Works solution recognised as a framework of choice beyond the North East.

“This nationally-available solution is open to all public-sector organisations, ensuring access to high-quality, innovative suppliers across the UK.

“We look forward to seeing the project progress and to delivering an exceptional educational facility that will benefit future generations.”