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SRP1486 Woodkirk Academy - PCSA with Willmott Dixon Jan 26 (con_30652)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the artistic and literary creation and interpretation services under the SRP1486 Woodkirk Academy project. The procurement process, managed by the Department for Education, led to a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) with Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd. This contract falls under the services category and was completed on 26th January 2026, and spans from January 2026 to September 2030. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting precision in the selection of suppliers. The contract covers multiple regions across the UK, including London, East Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it showcases government support for businesses capable of delivering complex and innovative services. Organisations specialising in artistic and literary creation within the construction realm would be suitably positioned to leverage this framework agreement. The substantial contract value of GBP 4,542,617.48 reflects the scale and significance of the project, providing excellent scope for companies aiming to expand their services and footprint in the UK’s construction and educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SRP1486 Woodkirk Academy - PCSA with Willmott Dixon Jan 26 (con_30652)

Notice Description

CF21 Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) with Willmott Dixon for SRP1486 Woodkirk Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7b37424-f7bd-4553-8430-cb7d4779faeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a0f5e3-c4e4-4174-a793-5953d498a068
Current Stage
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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
£4,542,617 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,542,617 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Sep 2030 4-5 years
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
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

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

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