Award

Thornhill Academy - PCSA (con_28104)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 18:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Thornhill Academy - PCSA (con_28104)" is led by the Department for Education, located in Westminster, London. This tender falls under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" category, with a focus on school construction works. It involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement method used is selective and is based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its award stage with the contract starting on 27th June 2025 and spanning until 30th January 2026. The total value of the award is £3,026,800.75. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th June 2025, and the award being published on 24th July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) geared towards providing architectural and construction services within the specified regions. The project, given its scale and the regions involved, could allow businesses to expand their reach and tap into a diverse set of regional markets. Companies with experience in education-related construction projects or those looking to expand into this sector would find this tender particularly beneficial. Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, a large organisation, has already been successful in securing this contract, demonstrating the potential scale and impact of such tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Thornhill Academy - PCSA (con_28104)

Notice Description

School Construction Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f77405-164c-4ae3-b431-59df3dbc16f1
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,026,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,026,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 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
WESTMINSTER, 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

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

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