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Thurston Community College - PCSA (con_29632)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jan 2026 at 21:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Thurston Community College, titled as "PCSA (con_29632)," was carried out by the Department for Education. It involved the creation of design proposals, surveys, and deliverables for a planning application in the sphere of artistic and literary creation services. The procurement was executed via a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with the contract period spanning from 24th October 2025 to 24th July 2026. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and South East, among others. The award was finalised on 24th October 2025 with Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd as the chosen supplier. The total contract value amounts to £3,497,808.08.

This procurement presents an attractive opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in service-oriented sectors like design and planning, to expand their operations. With a substantial budget and a wide geographical scope, firms specialising in artistic and literary service provisions would find this contract beneficial for scaling their business. The focus on delivering culturally significant projects implies a preference for suppliers with creative expertise. Additionally, the framework nature of the agreement offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a viable route to engage in large public procurement projects.

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Notice Title

Thurston Community College - PCSA (con_29632)

Notice Description

PCSA - design proposals, surveys and deliverables for planning application

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff7cef3-9ebb-4c98-810e-0cb1dc9f0a11
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
£3,497,808 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,497,808 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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