Award

New Model Designs for Schools

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

05 Dec 2024 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for the design of new model schools, with Cullinan Studio selected as the supplier. The project, titled "New Model Designs for Schools," falls under the industry category of construction work for buildings related to education and research (CPV classification 45214000). The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the procurement stage is now complete. The key dates include a tender period ending on 27 September 2024, a contract start date of 15 November 2024, and a completion date of 28 February 2025. The project will include designing primary, secondary, and SEND school models to create cost and time efficiencies through 3D BIM models, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £310,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architecture and construction industries, specifically those specialising in educational facilities and digital building design. Companies focusing on 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) and having experience in creating adaptable space-efficient designs would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to showcase their expertise and innovation in school construction projects. By participating in these tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their market visibility, and potentially secure future contracts with the DfE and other public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Model Designs for Schools

Notice Description

The New Model Designs project will create three digital model school designs. The three designs will be a primary school, a secondary school and a SEND school. The project will demonstrate the department's approach to Platform through standardisation and establish model design for each respective school type, leading to efficiencies of space, programme time for design and adaptability for future use. This project will deliver 3D BIM models for each school type. Once completed the DfE will be able to provide contractors with structural and building system agnostic model designs aligned to the new school building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57429b49-0503-46f5-b2a0-62d7b25e0dce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9591c79-52e7-46f7-a6d2-773c331d61f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULLINAN STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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