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The Coopers Company & Coborn School - PCSA (con_31691)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 May 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Department for Education has successfully reached the award stage for the project titled "The Coopers Company & Coborn School - PCSA (con_31691)." This project falls under the industry category of "Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services" and encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant dates included the tender period ending on 22 April 2026 and the contract period extending from 29 April 2026 to 25 January 2027. The total contract value is approximately £4,754,361.35, awarded on the 29th of April 2026 to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in artistic and literary services to engage with a prestigious project facilitated by the Department for Education, providing substantial growth prospects, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Companies involved in service delivery across the covered regions of the UK might find a pronounced advantage in pursuing partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities within this framework. The scale and government backing of this project make it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their reputation in the public sector, especially those focusing on innovative and creative solutions within the educational sphere.

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Notice Title

The Coopers Company & Coborn School - PCSA (con_31691)

Notice Description

PCSA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb7d3be8-e6a5-4207-bb7f-bcfaf168ed34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a282d56-613c-47dd-a9d0-761ed6452de9
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,754,361 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,754,361 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 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
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

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

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