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John Flamsteed Community School - PCSA (con_31207)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for artistic and literary creation services related to the construction works at John Flamsteed Community School. The contract falls under the services category and spans multiple regions across the UK, including the North East, Midlands, and London. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 17th March 2026, following the tender period ending on 10th March 2026. The contract is valued at £1,161,173.09 and is scheduled to run from 17th March 2026 to 10th February 2028.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic and literary creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete, considering the project’s scale and nature. Large-scale businesses like Tilbury Douglas, the awarded supplier, highlight the competitive landscape and the potential for collaboration in delivering high-quality construction and creative services. With the Department for Education at the helm, firms with the relevant expertise in handling education-related projects might find lucrative prospects.

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Notice Title

John Flamsteed Community School - PCSA (con_31207)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0286d6e4-a739-4732-8a4c-f5f5a790eb15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c789e90a-cd02-4cc6-bf73-de459ba35214
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,161,173 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,161,173 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 10 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILBURY DOUGLAS

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