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Swift Academy - PCSA (con_30808)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Swift Academy - PCSA (con_30808)" has been completed, with the Department for Education as the buying organisation. The project entails school construction works and falls under the industry category of "Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services." The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographic scope covers multiple UK regions including London, the North East, and the Midlands. The tender, valued at £2,915,000, was awarded on 17th February 2026 with the contract spanning until 21st October 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth in the construction industry, particularly for businesses capable of delivering complex projects such as school construction works. While the award has been granted to BAM Construction Ltd, the tender was suitable for SMEs, offering potential future opportunities for smaller enterprises in similar projects. Companies with expertise in construction services and those capable of leveraging framework agreements are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes tailored by the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Swift Academy - PCSA (con_30808)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa6f545d-9aa8-4ccf-af5c-e546f43eecbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2732679-8a01-49db-be53-ec39a7b2bf37
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,915,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,915,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 21 Oct 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
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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