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24 Jul 2026 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the flagship Special Education Needs (SEN) school project titled "Flagship SEN School - Main Works (con_31833)" under the industry category of construction work for school buildings (CPV 45214200). The procurement, valued at GBP 3,540,678.19, entailed school construction works across multiple UK regions including London, the South East, and the Midlands. The award stage was marked complete on the 26th of May, 2026, with the project running from the 26th of May to the 21st of August 2026. The Department for Education served as the contracting authority and the project was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure. Given the regions involved and the nature of the works, companies with a track record in large-scale educational projects or those seeking to expand into public-sector construction stand to benefit. The process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even though the ultimate supplier was the large firm, Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd. Businesses that can provide specialised educational construction services or aim to enhance their portfolio in public infrastructure projects may find this tender an advantageous growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Flagship SEN School -Main Works (con_31833)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1d41617-5ee9-4e3a-a850-3775b5e65e04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd216e3-5188-482d-805b-fb69fc56912d
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
SME
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
£3,540,678 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,540,678 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 1-6 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

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

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