Award

Nine Acres Primary School - PCSA (con_31001)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award notices the completion of a procurement process managed by the Department for Education, with the successful supplier being Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd. This contract, titled "Nine Acres Primary School - PCSA (con_31001)", falls under the services category and focuses on school construction works. It has been classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services sectors. Although the physical delivery spans across several regions in the United Kingdom, including London, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the North West, the project is centralised in London. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a planned approach to contractor selection. Significant dates included the tender period's end on 6th March 2026, with the awarding and start of the contract following shortly after on 13th March 2026, and extending until 31st March 2027.

This procurement, valued at £962,751.15, presents an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs, as explicitly marked suitable for them. The framework agreement approach allows capable construction firms to tap into a structured opportunity where established processes ensure quality and predictability. Large enterprises like Willmott Dixon have demonstrated success with such contracts, proving that those with expertise in artistic and construction services could effectively pursue similar tenders. The vast array of delivery locations offers a broad appeal for companies interested in spreading influence across multiple UK regions. SMEs specialising in educational infrastructure development will find these types of projects particularly advantageous for advancing their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Nine Acres Primary School - PCSA (con_31001)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-563aba41-1432-4250-8a92-f70529070c8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc81012b-d05c-44cd-943b-2b0182516c03
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
£962,751 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£962,751 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

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