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The Castle Rock School - Main Works (con_29692)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Jan 2026 at 17:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "The Castle Rock School - Main Works (con_29692)" focusing on construction work for school buildings. This contract, worth GBP 37,091,859.56, falls under the industry category of "Construction work for school buildings" with classification CPV 45214200. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for larger suppliers, as indicated by the involvement of the large-scale supplier, John Graham Construction Ltd, GRAHAM. The process reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 18th December 2025 and set to last until 4th January 2030. The project spans multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including regions like the North East, London, and the South East.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with the capacity to engage in large-scale school infrastructure projects. It is ideally suited for established construction companies that have the operational capability and resources to fulfil substantial contracts within a competitive framework agreement setting. While the focus is on large enterprises, the completion of this project could set a precedent and open pathways for future collaborations or engagements in similar projects, especially for companies with strategic interest in public education infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Castle Rock School - Main Works (con_29692)

Notice Description

School construction works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68175b32-3939-446e-8cbf-a1edf865a0a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ab67dc-098b-423e-8953-26cf70a67a71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£37,091,859 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,091,859 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2030 4-5 years
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
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

JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LTD, T/A GRAHAM

Further Information

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