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title: "Smithdon High School - Main Works (con_31497)"
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# Smithdon High School - Main Works (con_31497)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0659e71b-1d9c-4176-9cf9-5b4d4e41a7d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for Smithdon High School - Main Works involves construction work for new school buildings and has been awarded by the Department for Education. Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd has been selected as the supplier following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This major contract, valued at approximately £62.9 million, is designated under CPV code 45214200 for construction work related to school buildings. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 27th March 2026 and concluding on 10th July 2029. The work will span several regions across the UK, including London, the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, and South West.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large construction firms with experience in school building projects, given its significant scope and value. While the procurement method was selective, enabling optimal negotiation and supplier selection, smaller enterprises such as SMEs or VCSEs may not find this opportunity suitable due to the procurement requirements, which favour large-scale operations. Businesses experienced in delivering large construction projects, especially those that can operate across multiple regions, will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and client base by engaging with a notable government department.

## Notice

school construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27acaf9-66e2-4432-9003-f13bd621db2d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 10 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,872,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,872,345 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWMER & KIRKLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 23:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27acaf9-66e2-4432-9003-f13bd621db2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27acaf9-66e2-4432-9003-f13bd621db2d
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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