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08 Jul 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on drainage works at Freemen's School, titled "Above Ground Drainage & Rainwater Improvements". This project has been categorised under 'works' and has been awarded and completed as of 8 July 2026. Located in the City of London, the contract period was from 1 May to 10 July 2026, with a gross contractual value of £51,687. This procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically below-threshold without competition, thus marking it as completed under a specific legal basis.

This tender could provide strategic growth opportunities for large-scale architectural businesses, particularly those specialising in drainage works, given its emphasis on above-ground drainage improvements. Businesses like Coles Conservation Architects Ltd, a large supplier involved in this contract, demonstrate the potential for firms with expertise in such specific building works. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services in compliance with substantive legal and technical specifications would be well-suited for similar future opportunities with the City of London authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Freemen's School - Above Ground Drainage & Rainwater Improvements

Notice Description

Freemen's School - Above Ground Drainage & Rainwater Improvements Fee Proposal RIBA Stages 3-4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064218-2026
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

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

COLES CONSERVATION ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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