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John Keats Primary School- PCSA (con_31395)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Apr 2026 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "John Keats Primary School- PCSA (con_31395)" for school construction works, specifically the installation of air conditioning units. This procurement falls under the "Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services" category and encompasses several regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Wates Construction, valued at £171,257.77. The contract will commence on 10th February 2026 and terminate on 17th July 2026, following an initial tender period that ended on 3rd February 2026. The procurement method is selective, drawing from a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in construction and building services, particularly those with expertise in air conditioning installations. Given the expansive geographical coverage and the specific nature of the service, businesses skilled in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their reach and showcase their capabilities to a major government department. The Department for Education, operating from London, provides an excellent platform for firms looking to establish a foothold in public sector projects and enhance their portfolio within the educational infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

John Keats Primary School- PCSA (con_31395)

Notice Description

School construction works (A/C installation works)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea54fc7c-e74e-43e3-af04-60da3a327443
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3e268a-10e9-44f6-b15b-f28143083407
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,257 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,257 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

WATES CONSTRUCTION

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