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Polam Hall School- Main Works (con_30903)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the main construction works at Polam Hall School, valued at £64,081,879. This contract, categorised under construction work for school buildings, spans several regions in the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. Employing a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement, the project commenced on 27th February 2026, and is set to conclude on 19th March 2030, following the tender period which ended on 20th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large construction firms capable of managing expansive school building projects and meeting the various demands of works contracts. Kier Construction has secured the contract, highlighting the opportunities for established businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive construction projects for educational institutions. Although the process may not suit SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger entities seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector construction can leverage this opportunity to bolster their market presence and drive business growth across multiple regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

Polam Hall School- Main Works (con_30903)

Notice Description

School construction works including provision of temporary accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72ae5abc-c017-49e1-bffd-31578cb79f30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def2c9c5-c43c-49e1-b2ec-4e0d7f72b922
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
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
£64,081,879 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,081,879 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2030 4-5 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

KIER CONSTRUCTION

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