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Smithdon High School - Main Works (con_31497)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 23:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Smithdon High School - Main Works involves construction work for new school buildings and has been awarded by the Department for Education. Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd has been selected as the supplier following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This major contract, valued at approximately £62.9 million, is designated under CPV code 45214200 for construction work related to school buildings. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 27th March 2026 and concluding on 10th July 2029. The work will span several regions across the UK, including London, the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, and South West.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large construction firms with experience in school building projects, given its significant scope and value. While the procurement method was selective, enabling optimal negotiation and supplier selection, smaller enterprises such as SMEs or VCSEs may not find this opportunity suitable due to the procurement requirements, which favour large-scale operations. Businesses experienced in delivering large construction projects, especially those that can operate across multiple regions, will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and client base by engaging with a notable government department.

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Notice Title

Smithdon High School - Main Works (con_31497)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0659e71b-1d9c-4176-9cf9-5b4d4e41a7d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27acaf9-66e2-4432-9003-f13bd621db2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,872,345 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,872,345 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 10 Jul 2029 3-4 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

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

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