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Sir Frederick Gibberd College - PCSA (con_31661)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 May 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process involving the refurbishment of the Sports Block Building at Sir Frederick Gibberd College, under the artistic and literary creation and interpretation services category. This contract was part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, valued at £279,380.66, began its contract period on 27 April 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2026. The project covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, London, and others, with an award status tagged as active as of 27 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sector, particularly those specialised in arts and literary services, such as refurbishment works. With the suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses with the appropriate capacity and creative expertise can find fruitful growth opportunities in similar future projects. The involvement of Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a large enterprise, as a supplier indicates opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting in future engagements managed by the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Sir Frederick Gibberd College - PCSA (con_31661)

Notice Description

Works to provide a scope of works for refurbishment of the Sports Block Building

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e42ff17-a4b0-4093-8571-659fc65a7d48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4918e4c-c585-400a-8904-926b9b063c76
Current Stage
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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
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
£279,380 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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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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