Award

Applebee Wood Community Specialist School - Main Works (con_28686)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction works at Applebee Wood Community Specialist School has reached its award stage, led by the Department for Education. This project falls under the 'Construction work for school buildings' industry category, with a significant contract value of £21,475,631.53. The project encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others, and is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2026. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Tilbury Douglas on 23 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms with expertise in educational facility projects. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the scale of the project highlights opportunities for businesses capable of handling large-scale, multi-region constructions. The established relationship with the Department for Education and the use of a framework agreement can also foster further opportunities for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Applebee Wood Community Specialist School - Main Works (con_28686)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1aa9b18-33b2-4187-9433-2e928466f07e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9112c7-2f4e-46e2-bb6e-9ea47a42c5df
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
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
£21,475,631 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,475,631 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 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
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

TILBURY DOUGLAS

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