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24 Jul 2026 at 18:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Department for Education involves the main construction works for the River Tees Academy, categorised under construction work for school buildings. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with an active award date of 11th June 2026, and a contract running from 11th June 2026 to 13th August 2027. The project spans several regions including the North East, North West, and London, among others, with a total contract value of approximately £20.8 million. This was a selective procurement process conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale construction projects, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure. Although the contract has been awarded to BAM Construction Ltd, the high-value nature and wide geographical scope of the project highlight the demand for substantial workforce and resources, making it an attractive prospect for large construction firms. It also underscores the importance of framework agreements in gaining access to such high-value contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), however, were deemed unsuitable as direct contractors for this procurement.

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Notice Title

River Tees Academy - Main Works (con_31827)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5f27c2e-ada1-4919-9382-6ad629c5f0fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b844145-de56-4ad8-b594-112063d60098
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,792,548 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,792,548 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 13 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

BAM CONSTRUCTION

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