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Lincoln Castle Academy- PCSA (con_28694)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education involved the award of a contract titled "Lincoln Castle Academy- PCSA (con_28694)", focusing on school construction works. Categorised under construction work for school buildings, this procurement falls within the works industry category and is applicable across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and East Midlands, among others. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on the 1st of September 2025 and the project completion expected by the 1st of January 2029. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is approximately £2.38 million GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the construction industry, such as those specialising in school buildings. The procurement's focus on the works category opens avenues for companies experienced in educational construction projects. The contract spans several prominent regions across the UK, providing a broad geographic reach for service providers. Furthermore, the project welcomes participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in educational infrastructure work. Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract, indicating sizeable projects that could necessitate collaboration or subcontracting opportunities, fostering growth and diversification for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Lincoln Castle Academy- PCSA (con_28694)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e42f0cdf-3d29-4a31-b814-ecdf8a4251b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42b33c6-3abf-4088-9d4e-e392bf13b293
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

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,380,794 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,380,794 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 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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