Award

FS1018 - Wisbech Free School - Temp Works (con_27631)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the contracting process for the project titled "FS1018 - Wisbech Free School - Temp Works (con_27631)" within the construction industry sector. This project, which falls under the CPV classification code 45000000, involved temporary construction works and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is in the award stage with Portakabin Limited as the contracted supplier. Covering regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, the contract commenced on 24 April 2025 and will conclude by 24 July 2026. The total contract value is £3,099,499.31 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the construction sector. Companies that can supply construction works, especially those familiar with framework agreements, would find this tender advantageous. Additionally, as the project meets the suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such entities are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with this type of government procurement can facilitate business expansion and establish long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

FS1018 - Wisbech Free School - Temp Works (con_27631)

Notice Description

FS1018 - Wisbech Free School - Temp Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc6107f2-7c65-4c0f-9987-b440b646379f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d675437-298f-4ae8-8ef1-1f6c4cac60ec
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,099,499 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,099,499 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 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
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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

PORTAKABIN

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