The 200,000 sq ft new build project is expected to be worth £45m, with a second phase of around 100,000 sq ft set to follow.

The project will be procured as a two-stage design and build process.

Plans to advance the new city centre campus plan follow a strategic review by the college’s parent company, LTE.

It now aims to reduce the overall estate by over 330,000 sq ft, and reduce the number of buildings from 14 to just 5, consolidating teaching facilities at the new city centre campus.

Firms have until 4 January to complete PQQs and can obtain further information by emailing Richard Fraser.