Award

The Mosslands School - Main Works (con_29688)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "The Mosslands School - Main Works," classified under the industry category of construction work for school buildings. The procurement, concluded in the award stage, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £61,087,321. The contract, awarded to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, covers various regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London, among others, with the work scheduled from 17th December 2025 to 8th December 2028. The award was made active on 17th December 2025 and published on 16th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale construction projects, particularly those experienced in educational infrastructure. Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, the supplier awarded this contract, represents the calibre of businesses that stand to benefit from such tenders. While the procurement method focused on a framework agreement may limit participation to pre-selected entities, it nonetheless creates growth opportunities across the construction sector by setting benchmarks and providing avenues for subcontracting and partnership with large firms. Although specifically not suited for SMEs or VCSE, leveraging experiences and insights from similar contracts can position construction firms to effectively compete in upcoming tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

The Mosslands School - Main Works (con_29688)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b9cb5a4-934e-4af0-bb49-72c78479d27e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f002dd-a590-4a1a-a18c-a2e1728036a3
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
£61,087,321 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,087,321 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2028 2-3 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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