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Ullswater Community College- PCSA (con_28478)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Ullswater Community College involved the provision of construction-related services under the industry category "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services," with the Department for Education acting as the buying organisation. This contracting process was carried out under a selective procurement method, specifically by calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £70,000. The contract period spans from 19th August 2025 to 22nd January 2027, affecting numerous regions across the United Kingdom, including London, North West, East Midlands, and others.

This tender facilitates business growth opportunities by allowing suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in construction and engineering to participate in a significant governmental contract. Businesses that specialise in architectural and engineering services are particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they aim to expand their operations in multiple UK regions. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish a relationship with the Department for Education and gain experience working on significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Ullswater Community College- PCSA (con_28478)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce7c489f-bddd-4010-b60f-d9d29c82d0f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf504e4-6f59-4dbb-af8a-8b807cfa90b9
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 22 Jan 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
commercial.helpdesk@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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