Award

St Thomas CofE Primary School - Main Works (con_30971)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the construction works at St Thomas CofE Primary School has reached the award stage, with the Department for Education as the buying organisation. This tender, titled "Main Works (con_30971)," falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings. The procurement is valued at £14,985,123.96 and employs a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 9th March 2026 to 14th December 2027, and the work will be conducted across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London, North East, and South West. The award was published on 19th March 2026, with Tilbury Douglas designated as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large construction firms looking to expand their portfolio in educational infrastructure. Given the framework agreement nature of the procurement process, businesses with a proven track record in delivering complex construction projects within stipulated timelines can compete effectively. The Department for Education is the contracting authority, ensuring a reputable and consistent pipeline of work should the framework agreement be honoured beyond this specific contract. Companies familiar with public sector procurement and capable of adhering to exacting standards are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

St Thomas CofE Primary School - Main Works (con_30971)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af6b8d21-57f4-45dd-b325-1ed2a573518c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aded4402-ae30-4a9d-a01e-806d55f14cd2
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
£14,985,123 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,985,123 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 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
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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

TILBURY DOUGLAS

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