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Flagship SEN School -Main Works (con_31833)

Department for Education

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24 Jul 2026 at 19:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education procured main construction works for a flagship special educational needs (SEN) school. The requirement is classified as construction work for school buildings and falls within the works category. Delivery covers England across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West. The scope is described as school construction works, indicating a substantial building project rather than the supply of goods or routine professional services. This opportunity is relevant to principal contractors and specialist construction businesses with experience delivering education buildings, including projects involving the requirements of special educational needs settings.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 19 May 2026 at 5pm. The contract was awarded on 26 May 2026 to Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd for £3,540,678.19 including the stated contract value currency, GBP. The contract period runs from 26 May 2026 to 21 August 2026. The buyer identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The available evaluation information establishes the framework call-off route and the completed award outcome; the procurement was not divided into separately reported lots. The award is active and the tender status is complete.

This award demonstrates Department for Education demand for main works on SEN school construction projects at multi-million-pound scale, delivered through a framework call-off. A credible competitor for comparable work would need to act as a capable main contractor, manage complex building works, coordinate specialist trades and deliver safely within a tightly defined programme. Relevant experience in constructing or refurbishing school buildings would be important, alongside the ability to work in live or education-focused environments and understand the operational needs of special educational needs provision. The buyer has indicated that the requirement is suitable for SMEs, so businesses with appropriate construction capacity may be well placed either to lead a framework call-off or contribute as specialist delivery partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flagship SEN School -Main Works (con_31833)

Notice Description

school construction works

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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