Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has commenced construction on the new £7m Bentley Primary Care Centre in Doncaster.
Located on Chapel Street in the heart of Bentley, the new three-storey, 1,215 sqm care centre will provide updated modern facilities to the region.
Funding for the construction is provided by NHS England, with NHS South Yorkshire ICB providing revenue for the building once complete.
Set to complete in spring 2026, the centre will bring together two existing GP practices, Don Valley Healthcare and The Ransome Practice.
The scheme also aligns with the ‘NHS Long Term Plan,’ a 10-year strategy to improve and reform the NHS over the next decade, harnessing digital technology to improve the efficiency of primary care.
The scheme is being developed on the site of the former Bentley Community Library, which has already been demolished to make way for the new care centre.
G F Tomlinson, as the main contractor, is undertaking the design and construction of the steel-framed building, which will feature a mix of brickwork and cladding on its façade, along with associated external works to complete the scheme.
Further stakeholders involved in the scheme include P+HS Architects, Sewell Advisory as project manager, and Bridges Pound as structural, civil, and geotechnical engineer. NHS South Yorkshire ICB and two GP practices are also key stakeholders.
This is a must for all communities - Councillor James Church
As part of their commitment to social value, G F Tomlinson will deliver a number of initiatives throughout the project, including apprentice placements, work experience for local students, engagement with local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise’s (VCSE’s) and use of local supply chain.
The care centre will be delivered to a BREEAM Excellent rating, with sustainability features including rooftop photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle charging points, and integrated bird and bat boxes within the façade.
Adrian Grocock, Managing Director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We’re very pleased to be working with City of Doncaster Council on this much-needed care facility for the Bentley community."
"As our first project with the council, we’re excited to build a strong working relationship, while further strengthening our healthcare portfolio, having recently delivered successful schemes such as Greenwood House Medical Centre in Stafford and West Bridgford Medical Centre in Nottingham,” he added.
Anthony Fitzgerald, Executive Place Director for Doncaster, NHS South Yorkshire, said: “This development is brilliant news for the Bentley area and surrounding communities."
Councillor James Church, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Public Health at City of Doncaster Council said: “This is a must for all communities, and it is brilliant news that this local project is now underway.”
