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24 Jul 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Department for Education as the buying organisation for the project titled "Europa School UK - Main Works". This contract is within the works industry category, specifically focused on construction work for school buildings. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed with the award date being 9th June 2026. The project has a contract period starting on 9th June 2026 and ending on 15th October 2027, with a total contract value of £8,366,968.84 GBP. The contract encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the North West. Notably, the procurement method is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large construction and infrastructure businesses, as evidenced by the successful award to Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd. Although the project is not specifically targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it nonetheless represents a significant opportunity for established firms in the construction sector to participate in a major governmental project. Securing such contracts not only assures revenue but also enhances the contractor's profile and experience portfolio, helpful for future bids and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Europa School UK - Main Works (con_31805)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51f6eaee-5168-4145-bfe5-e261653a8d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561fcc87-9669-429b-8829-c984625d04e2
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
£8,366,968 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,366,968 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 15 Oct 2027 1-2 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

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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