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Wanstead School - EA & QS

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge has concluded the awarding stage of its procurement process for "Wanstead School - EA & QS," involving Quantity Surveyor and Employers Agent services for a construction project at Wanstead High School. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, classified under construction-related services (CPV: 71500000), with a total contract value of £80,000. The tender period closed on 19th June 2026, and the contract is set to run from 10th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. This completed award sees Varsity Consulting selected as the supplier, offering significant opportunities for collaboration within the UK, principally supporting the education sector's infrastructure projects.

This tender presents substantial growth prospects, particularly for businesses specialising in construction-related services. While the award was secured by a large-scale enterprise, Varsity Consulting, the nature of the open procedure suggests future opportunities may exist for industry counterparts aiming to engage in public sector projects. While the current buyer, the London Borough of Redbridge, prioritises effective service delivery for significant civic projects, professionals in quantity surveying and construction management, particularly those capable of servicing education sector developments, will find themselves well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wanstead School - EA & QS

Notice Description

Quantity Surveyor and Employers Agent services for the construction of the new building at Wanstead High School

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab6d8e23-4e5a-4f14-b66e-36df8410d9a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10483fab-6ba9-4dfe-90d6-6c6871f441fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARSITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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