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Minor Works for the Older Buildings Research Project in Northern England

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Jul 2025 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for minor works aimed at supporting the Older Buildings Research (OBR) project in Northern England. The contract, valued at GBP 625,000, was awarded to ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED following a competitive procurement under the RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services framework. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project focuses on refurbishment work, including building surveying and asbestos removal services, in educational settings across the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. The contract started on 23 June 2025 and is scheduled to run until 23 December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and construction services, particularly those able to provide expertise in building surveying and asbestos removal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in handling educational infrastructure projects and those that can operate within framework agreements would find this procurement particularly suitable. Given the Department for Education's role as a buying organisation, businesses that establish a relationship through this contract may find further prospects in similar government-led initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Works for the Older Buildings Research Project in Northern England

Notice Description

The Department for Education has awarded three contracts for the delivery of minor works in educational settings across England to support the Older Buildings Research (OBR) project. These contracts cover a range of investigative and remedial activities, which will be undertaken to refine the Department's understanding of the education estate's condition. The contracts were awarded following a competitive procurement process under the RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services framework. A redacted version of the JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract is listed below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f098bc00-0e97-4d36-b10b-f45a9e9e794e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d3c855-e089-4311-9173-d4dc97f2c35b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

71315300 - Building surveying services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

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