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Refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities at City of London School

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities at the City of London School has been completed successfully. Conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, this initiative falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting works related to school buildings. Located in London, the project aimed to bring the facilities into compliance with health and safety standards and enhance their usability. The procurement method adopted was direct, classed as below threshold, and executed without competition, facilitating an efficient process. Key dates include the contract signing on 23 February 2026 and the completion period from 13 March to 17 April 2026. The project's completion aligns with the school's plans for the Easter break, ensuring facilities are ready for upcoming open days and recruitment activities.

This tender presented significant business opportunities for companies specialising in construction work for educational institutions, specifically those capable of refurbishing facilities to meet modern safety and aesthetic standards. The contract, awarded to Sykes & Sons, a large-scale supplier based in London, highlights possibilities for businesses that can deliver high-quality works under fast-tracked timelines. Organisations with the capability to handle refurbishment projects efficiently, and those experienced in working in educational settings, would have found this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The streamlined procurement method encourages participation from well-prepared companies able to meet established criteria swiftly, fostering business growth within the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities at City of London School

Notice Description

Delivery of refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities. The works include installation for furniture, joinery, upgrade building services, non- structural partitoning, self service catering facilities and new finishes and fixtures. The project has been approved at Gateway 5. The works are required to bring facilities into compliance with health & safety and safeguarding standards and to improve one of the School's most promiment pupil facing spaces in the Easter break, in advance of the next open days and recruitment schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038445-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£831,332 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYKES & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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