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St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School - PCSA (con_31391)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School - PCSA (con_31391)", is overseen by the Department for Education, focusing on construction works for the school. Classified under the CPV category of "Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services", this procurement is part of a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at approximately £1,812,979.42 GBP and targets services throughout various UK regions including London, North East, North West, and South East among others. Having reached the award stage as of 31 March 2026, the contract period extends from March to December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction services, especially those with experience in educational infrastructure projects. Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, has been recognised as the supplier for this contract, indicating the potential for sizable companies to secure valuable work under similar procurement frameworks. The Department for Education's focus on selective procurement methods suggests opportunities for businesses adept at leveraging framework agreements to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is highlighted, offering growth prospects for such businesses in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

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Notice Title

St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School - PCSA (con_31391)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dccb49f-2431-4748-8b22-e36c8df906b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac5aab7-5499-4df0-9335-4124911a95f9
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
£1,812,979 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,812,979 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 21 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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