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Mercia Academy - Other (con_28406)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Education as the contracting authority, focusing on constructing school buildings, specifically demolition work under the title 'Mercia Academy - Other (con_28406)'. The industry category for this tender is construction work, and it spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, among others. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Kier Construction on 12th August 2025, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 12th August 2025 to 18th March 2026, with a total contract value of approximately £2,987,981.37 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of executing large construction projects. With the extensive geographical reach of the project across prominent UK regions, organisations with a strong regional presence or those looking to expand geographically could particularly benefit. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for businesses already pre-qualified within certain frameworks, beneficial for companies positioned on relevant frameworks. This tender is particularly suited for construction firms specialising in educational institutions and demolition work, presenting an excellent opportunity for firms aiming to enhance their portfolio within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Mercia Academy - Other (con_28406)

Notice Description

School construction works (demolition)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fe5be75-bab6-4f18-9a3f-02cbd3955673
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77d2139-3886-4be2-9152-9149cb8d051f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,987,981 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,987,981 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 18 Mar 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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