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Ormiston Sudbury Academy - Main Works (con_28124)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Jul 2025 at 18:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently concluded its procurement process titled "Ormiston Sudbury Academy - Main Works." This initiative involves significant school construction work under the Construction work category (CPV: 45000000). The project spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the West Midlands, amongst others. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 7th July 2025, with the contract period starting on 14th July 2025 and finishing on 4th September 2028. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £44,995,269.88.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large construction companies capable of handling extensive school building projects. The buyer, the Department for Education, selected Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a large supplier known for its construction expertise, highlighting the preference for well-established entities with demonstrable capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not deemed suitable for this particular tender, indicating a focus on firms with substantial resources and experience in the construction sector.

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Notice Title

Ormiston Sudbury Academy - Main Works (con_28124)

Notice Description

School Construction Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e1d7fbf-1ad9-4e7c-8607-d1cdf4b0a5b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48f7834-e21c-4481-b0e1-9a053c03611e
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,995,269 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,995,269 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 4 Sep 2028 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
WESTMINSTER, 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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