Award

Friesland School - Main Works (con_29001)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Friesland School - Main Works" contract, focusing on the construction of school buildings. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings, coded as CPV 45214200. The contract was executed through a selective procurement method by a call-off from a framework agreement. This process, already in its award stage as of 21st November 2025, entailed a tender period that concluded on 23rd October 2025, with contract work commencing on 30th October 2025 and concluding on 26th June 2028. This project spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London. The award, valued at £30,893,168.60, was made to BAM Construction Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large construction firms, particularly those equipped for school infrastructure projects. Although specific suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs in this instance, businesses operating at a large scale within the construction sector can benefit by engaging in substantial works across wide geographic areas. Leveraging the Department for Education's framework agreement presents a structured pathway for growth in governmental contracts, supporting business expansion through reputable public sector collaborations. Such projects not only contribute to portfolio diversification but also provide stable revenue streams over several years.

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Notice Title

Friesland School - Main Works (con_29001)

Notice Description

School construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7008389-a30f-4be6-9432-18f587b8ef5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125eab16-825e-426a-8fd5-088b8ab24659
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
£30,893,168 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,893,168 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 26 Jun 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

BAM CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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