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Cafcass Office Refurbishments

CAF594-25 - REFURBISHMENTS/UPGRADES TO BE UNDERTAKEN AS CAPITAL WORKS PROJECTS IN MARCH 2026.

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract involves the refurbishment and upgrade of four Cafcass offices across England—specifically, in Derby, Peterborough, Chelmsford, and Portsmouth. Cafcass, a publicly funded organisation based in London, acted as the buying authority. This contract falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award through the Procure Partnerships Framework, with the award completed on 20th February 2026. The refurbishment work is scheduled to begin on 3rd March 2026 and to be completed by 10th April 2026, with a contract value of £611,860.63, excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for those specialising in architectural and engineering services. Suitable businesses for this contract include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the project's scope and requirements. Companies with expertise in capital works projects and refurbishment can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and gain further visibility in public sector projects. The procurement method being direct award streamlines the process for experienced partners like ETEC Contract Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, to efficiently manage and execute the refurbishment tasks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cafcass Office Refurbishments

Notice Description

Note for information only this was a direct award against Procure Partnerships Framework Services for four Cafcass office refurbishments/upgrades to be undertaken as capital works projects in March 2026. Offices: Derby, Peterborough, Chelmsford and Portsmouth Contract value: PS611,860.63 (excluding VAT) JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (ICD 2024) Terms and Conditions will apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d496b909-d344-4526-8abe-8f485891446d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13b0498-eec8-49c1-a3d8-bd09074f428f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£611,860 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£611,860 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 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
CAF594-25 - REFURBISHMENTS/UPGRADES TO BE UNDERTAKEN AS CAPITAL WORKS PROJECTS IN MARCH 2026.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

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