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Inspire Free School - PCSA (con_27658)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement for the "Inspire Free School - PCSA" project, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The tender process concluded with an active award on 12th May 2025, and the contract period is set from 12th May 2025 to 3rd April 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, London, and others. The initial tender period ended on 5th May 2025, with a contract value of £2,126,339.10 in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the architectural and construction sectors, particularly those equipped to handle educational infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find it particularly advantageous as the procurement process is tailored to accommodate them. The contract was awarded to Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd, a large-scale company, illustrating the scope and potential profitability of the project. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and service delivery across England would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Inspire Free School - PCSA (con_27658)

Notice Description

Inspire Free School - PCSA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9fbcc2a-6480-4422-a399-6c8c11b7c75d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed446ecc-9036-4712-a3b2-e6ad1973bf6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,148,028 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,633 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 3 Apr 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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