Framework is part of South Lanarkshire Council鈥檚 schools modernisation programme

Morgan Sindall has been appointed to a 拢150m schools framework in South Lanarkshire.

Under the deal with South Lanarkshire Council, Morgan Sindall will work alongside two other firms to construct 30 primary schools over a four year period.

The framework is part of the council鈥檚 wider 拢850m primary schools modernisation programme which will see all 124 of the area鈥檚 primary schools rebuilt by 2016.  

Morgan Sindall has already worked on earlier phases of the modernisation. It has completed nine schools through the programme so far and is currently on site with four others.

Paul Smith, chief executive of the Morgan Sindall Group, said: 鈥淭his latest framework appointment is testament to the track record we have developed in the Scottish education market, where we are viewed as a trusted partner capable of delivering a quality and cost effective construction service.

鈥淲e are delighted to be appointed to the new phase of the framework and look forward to working with the Council over the next four years.鈥