Award

Fortis Academy - PCSA (con_29636)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 21:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education for the Fortis Academy project involves school construction works. This contract, under the industry category of artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, was awarded to Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The project covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East and North West, amongst others. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract commencing on 8th September 2025 and concluding on 5th August 2026. With a contract value of £4,383,480.52, the tender period closed on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and services industries, specifically those that can provide innovative solutions for school environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity of interest, although the current supplier is a large established firm. Companies with experience in educational projects and the capacity to work across multiple UK regions would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The selective procurement method highlights the importance of being part of framework agreements to access such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortis Academy - PCSA (con_29636)

Notice Description

School construction works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e3e0500-bec3-472c-a196-5458071c9946
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5722962-d63f-460b-a995-32627e85b849
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
£4,383,480 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,383,480 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 5 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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