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St Francis Catholic Primary School - Main Works (con_31493)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 23:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to Galliford Try Building Limited for construction works at St Francis Catholic Primary School, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The project falls under the industry category of construction works for school buildings, involving regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the East Midlands. The contract, valued at £12,955,421.99, will commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 24th March 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for large construction firms skilled in educational infrastructure, particularly those with capabilities across multiple UK regions. The collaboration with the Department for Education and Galliford Try Building Limited—a major player in the construction industry—offers an ideal avenue for large enterprises specialising in schools' construction projects to expand their business reach and enhance their portfolio. Despite the tender being tailored for firms of larger scale rather than SMEs or VCSEs, it signifies a robust investment in educational facilities, reflecting potential future opportunities for aligned sectors.

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Notice Title

St Francis Catholic Primary School - Main Works (con_31493)

Notice Description

school construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e16a8df6-0523-4bb8-a747-e1a16dfb4ccb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a407fc0-919e-44a5-9669-58c1453643cb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£12,955,421 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,955,421 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

GALLIFORD TRY BUILDING

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