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GSMD CWP 2025 - 2030 Principal Contractor Framework

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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TenderUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 12:21

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 18:17

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is actively seeking a principal contractor for the Guildhall School of Music & Drama's cyclical works programme from 2025 to 2030, estimated at £10 million, with a maximum contract value of £12 million. This procurement falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings, located in the City of London, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for enquiries set for 7th April 2026 and tender submissions due by 14th April 2026, interested parties are invited to register and submit their proposals via the City of London's Sourcing & Contracts Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specializing in construction, refurbishment, and mechanical and electrical works, targeting school buildings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate relevant experience, resource capabilities, and responsible procurement practices, including climate action and social value contributions. The single-supplier framework offers a stable, long-term engagement, allowing suitable businesses to secure ongoing work through individual call-offs during the four-year contract period commencing on 1st June 2026.

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Notice Title

GSMD CWP 2025 - 2030 Principal Contractor Framework

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for a single-supplier framework for the provision of a principal contractor to deliver years 2 - 5 of the five-year cyclical works programme (CWP) for the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (GSMD). Year 2 works will include refurbishment works to the reception area, addressing localised condition and layout improvements for summer 2026. Years 3 - 5 are expected to include further cyclical and condition-led works such as window renewal or overhaul, potential roof repairs, classroom refurbishments, toilet upgrades, redecoration, and renewal of finishes including flooring and ceilings. The wider programme will also include general mechanical and electrical upgrades, covering wiring, lighting, heating, and ventilation improvements to maintain compliance and performance standards across the building. The duration of the framework will be four (4) years. The estimated contract value given is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore PS2,500,000.00.

Planning Information

The PME is being conducted via the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (url:www.cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com). To access the PME documentation, please register on the system for free and search ‘GSMD CWP 2025 - 2030 Principal Contractor’. Organisations should submit their completed PME document via the system by the return deadline of 17:00 on 07/11/2025 to participate. PME document submissions cannot be uploaded after the return deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023457-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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