Planning

City of London Boys School Cycical works programme

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 10:40

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has announced a planned procurement process concerning the cyclical works programme at the City of London Boys School. This procurement, which falls under the construction category for school buildings, is at the planning stage as of 9th February 2026. The procurement process is open and aims to establish a single supplier framework for a principal contractor to execute the programme over four years, from 2026 to 2030. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th March 2026, the enquiry period closing on 11th March 2026, and the anticipated contract award by 10th April 2026. The total estimated value for this project is £14.5 million (net), with the works set to commence on 23rd May 2026, located in the City of London, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in educational building projects. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its procurement method designed for a single participant framework agreement without reopening competition. With a substantial budget and a defined four-year timeline, businesses engaged in this contract could secure continuous work and a robust relationship with a prominent public authority, fostering growth and stability in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City of London Boys School Cycical works programme

Notice Description

A single supplier framework is proposed to be established for the appointment of a principal contractor to deliver years 1-4 (2026- 2030) of the four year cyclical works programme for CoL Boys School.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064adc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011275-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.stirland@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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