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Outwood Academy Kirkby - Main Works (con_30774)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract for the construction of new school buildings, titled "Outwood Academy Kirkby - Main Works (con_30774)." This procurement falls under the category of construction work for school buildings, with deliveries expected across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, amongst others. The process was a call-off from a framework agreement through a selective procurement method, leading to the contract's active awarding status on 4th February 2026, with an anticipated completion date of 10th August 2029. The awarded contract is valued at £40,392,235 GBP, ensuring comprehensive school construction works across specified regions.

The awarded contract to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd highlights significant business growth and development opportunities, particularly for large construction firms specialising in school infrastructure. Companies equipped to deliver construction work at scale and seeking to establish or expand their presence across diverse regions in England might find this contract a substantial opportunity for collaboration with governmental bodies. Although the procurement process is unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents comprehensive growth potential through the structured framework agreement setup. Business entities engaged in large-scale construction works will find this tender ideal for augmenting their industry footprint and cultivating long-term relationships within the educational sector's infrastructure development domain.

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Notice Title

Outwood Academy Kirkby - Main Works (con_30774)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eb446e2-5ada-410d-b36e-37f11f7da8ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00d852e8-3344-43da-acb9-8f25e1f81b50
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
£40,392,235 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,392,235 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 10 Aug 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

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

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