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Cramlington Learning Village - Main Works (con_28322)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Aug 2025 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for the main works at Cramlington Learning Village. This significant school construction project falls under the construction work category (CPV code 45000000) and covers a wide geographic area across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 11th August 2025 for a value of £49,847,621.99. The contract period commences on 11th August 2025 and concludes on 27th November 2028.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for construction businesses, particularly larger firms, as it involves extensive works that require significant resources and capabilities. Given the size and scope of the project, it is tailor-made for well-established construction companies such as Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, the awarded supplier. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale educational infrastructure projects across multiple regions could greatly benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities. The comprehensive contract period offers steady work over three years, enabling long-term financial growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Title

Cramlington Learning Village - Main Works (con_28322)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a6c96cb-b086-4277-a31c-8d44f03c65af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dac253-f61a-460b-9d1a-0496891810d6
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,847,621 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,847,621 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 3-4 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

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

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