Award

Co-op Academy Smithies Moor - Main Works (con_31251)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded the contract for the main works at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor for school construction, classified under CPV code 45214200, to Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd. This procurement, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement under selective procurement method, focuses on construction work for school buildings located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the South East. The contract term starts on 24th March 2026 and ends on 15th June 2029, with the award notice published on 27th March 2026, indicating the procurement has reached the award stage. A total value of £16,825,086.84 is associated with this contract.

This project presents substantial business growth opportunities for large construction firms with expertise in educational infrastructure projects. Firms capable of navigating framework agreements may find themselves suitably positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The Department for Education, as the contracting authority, emphasises the significance of quality delivery standards across multiple regions, offering a chance for companies experienced in managing large-scale construction projects to demonstrate their capabilities. Though not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, this contract offers established firms a prestigious opportunity to expand their portfolio in school construction projects across England.

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Notice Title

Co-op Academy Smithies Moor - Main Works (con_31251)

Notice Description

School Construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c6797d5-6f62-4edc-9e14-10abe49b0122
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40df589-49fc-4a5a-a812-aef4ad37e55b
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
£16,825,086 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,825,086 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 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

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

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