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Regent Farm First School - Main Works (con_29622)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 20:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract, overseen by the Department for Education, involves the main works for Regent Farm First School and falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings (CPV 45214200). The project has a wide geographic scope, covering regions across the United Kingdom including London, North East, North West, and more. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 10th December 2025 and announced on 9th January 2026. The construction is set to commence after the tender period, which ended on 3rd December 2025, and will continue through to 1st October 2027. This contract was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an overall contract value of £13,797,903 GBP.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in educational building projects. Although the procurement process has been completed with Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd awarded the contract, understanding such opportunities and requirements can help similar large construction firms prepare for future procurements of this nature. The Department for Education's use of a framework agreement underscores the importance of being part of such networks for companies aiming to compete effectively in the governmental procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Regent Farm First School - Main Works (con_29622)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ff934e-52dc-4aee-937b-61e916d3f1f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046c18c2-50b9-4747-82e8-9b2211f764a7
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
£13,797,903 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,797,903 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 1 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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