Award

The Cooper's Company and Coborn School PCSA (con_31613)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

20 May 2026 at 23:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process focuses on the "The Cooper's Company and Coborn School PCSA (con_31613)", managed by the Department for Education located in London, England. This contract falls under the 'Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services' category, carrying a total value of £4,754,361.35. The procurement method was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award stage was completed, with the contract having been active from 29th April 2026 to 25th January 2027. The procurement targeted regions across the United Kingdom, including London, West Midlands, and South East, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in providing services related to artistic and literary creation and interpretation. It is well-suited for SMEs, opening avenues for business growth through substantial public sector work. Companies in the construction and creative industries possessing expertise in handling projects of similar scale and scope can leverage this opportunity for expansion and establishing a robust portfolio within the educational sector. Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd has been actively involved as the supplier for this project, demonstrating the calibre needed to succeed in such competitive bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Cooper's Company and Coborn School PCSA (con_31613)

Notice Description

This is a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement for SRP1402 Cooper's Company and Coborn School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4155397a-fd8a-4bf2-bb22-3c9ac0941928
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e13d6b-b95d-4d9a-aae6-36eb813664a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,754,361 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,754,361 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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