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King Ethelbert School - Main Works (con_31346)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the school construction works at King Ethelbert School. The contract, valued at £14,233,638.84, involves construction work for school buildings and spans several regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 20th March 2026 and the contract period commencing on 27th March 2026, lasting until 27th August 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the construction industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large construction firms with established credentials and experience in educational infrastructure could benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd, exemplifies the profile of businesses well-suited to engaging with such contracts, potentially expanding their portfolio and reinforcing their industry presence across varied geographical regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

King Ethelbert School - Main Works (con_31346)

Notice Description

School Construction Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ea74e8e-b4ef-4f63-b83b-5b6988d8a1a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403d0514-fc81-40fd-b8ab-0ed71f15f6f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£14,233,638 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,233,638 £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 - 27 Aug 2027 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

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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