The planned Knockroon Learning & Enterprise Campus development in the Broomfield area of Cumnock will include: a merged primary school, incorporating two existing primary schools as well as Auchinleck Academy and Cumnock Academy. The proposals also include further education and business enterprise facilities.

It is set to be the biggest capital project ever undertaken by East Ayrshire Council.

Industry consultants Faithful+Gould will act as quantity surveyor while architect is Sheppard Robson.

Current plans envisage work starting on site in April 2017 and completing by July 2019.

The value of the main construction contract is estimated at £50m. Contractors interested in bidding have until 26th September 2016 to register interest and must have a minimum annual turnover of £100m (twice the contract value) for the last three years.