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Northumberland College (con_26574)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Feb 2025 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the construction of a new build campus to replace outdated facilities at Northumberland College. This project falls under the construction work industry category (CPV: 45000000). The procurement process was completed via a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £50,768,637, spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 January 2025, and the contract period from 23 January 2025 to 12 October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large construction companies to engage in a high-value project with a reputable government agency. Collaborating on a project of this magnitude can drive business growth through enhanced industry recognition and financial gains. Although the tender is not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large construction firms with the capability to manage substantial projects will find this an attractive and potentially lucrative opportunity. The awarded supplier for this contract is Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a well-established construction firm.

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Notice Title

Northumberland College (con_26574)

Notice Description

New Build campus replacing existing outdated facilities elsewhere in the town.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff69216e-2e2c-4cfe-8802-c57bf14d980b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f071ccc-769a-42fd-87b5-2b034960f903
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,768,637 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,768,637 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 12 Oct 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWMER & KIRKLAND

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