Award

Cockermouth School - PCSA (con_27732)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for construction work under the title "Cockermouth School - PCSA" with the industry category falling under construction services. The procurement was initially publicized under the call-off from a framework agreement and followed a selective method. This tender covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom, specifically including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The tender stage concluded with an award dated 21 May 2025, and the contract is set to run from that date until 9 February 2026, with a total value of £3,143,002.02. The relevant buyer, the Department for Education, is located at Piccadilly Gate, Manchester.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction firms, given its high contract value and expansive geographical scope. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering large-scale construction projects within the defined broad regions. Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a large established supplier, has successfully secured the contract, showcasing their capability to fulfill the complex requirements of public sector construction projects. Businesses seeking to enter or expand within the public construction sector can take this procurement as an exemplar of successful engagement through a framework agreement, potentially leveraging similar opportunities in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Cockermouth School - PCSA (con_27732)

Notice Description

Cockermouth School - PCSA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94490743-fed3-4c01-9214-2aa03c5f460b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c72e44-90cc-4372-993b-9a64a23cb518
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
£3,143,002 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,143,002 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 9 Feb 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

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