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Rivers Academy - Main Works (con_31241)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is overseeing a procurement process for the "Rivers Academy - Main Works" project, which involves construction work for school buildings across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. As of the award stage, the contract has been finalised with Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 19th March 2026 and ends on 28th February 2031, with the total contract value amounting to £56,213,047. This project falls under the works category according to the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) scheme.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large construction firms capable of handling sizeable school building projects, although it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs. With a substantial contract value, businesses in the construction industry can leverage this opportunity to establish or solidify their presence in key regions of the UK. By participating in selective procurement processes linked to framework agreements, well-established firms can engage in long-term government projects and expand their portfolio of public sector work.

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Notice Title

Rivers Academy - Main Works (con_31241)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7289ded-d10e-44a4-9c6d-3eddaefda148
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9080b49e-de93-4ae9-8445-37211b8509d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£56,213,047 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,213,047 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 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
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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

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