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title: "St Aidan's Catholic Academy - Main Works (con_26617)"
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# St Aidan's Catholic Academy - Main Works (con_26617)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33217ee7-43c2-4c21-8602-e651fa4c2a42

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the main construction works at St Aidan's Catholic Academy, with the project valued at £41,932,380.70. The procurement, categorised under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 28 January 2025, and the contract period spans from 28 January 2025 to 31 July 2028. This large-scale project covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. Key dates include the tender end date on 21 January 2025 and the award publication on 14 February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale construction projects. Companies with the capacity to deliver significant educational infrastructure developments are ideally suited to engage in this process. With the Department for Education as the buying organisation and the sizeable contract value, this project could significantly contribute to business growth. The awarded contractor, Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, indicates the high standards and capabilities expected, highlighting the potential for reputable firms specialising in extensive construction works to benefit from such procurements.

## Notice

School construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8be52-18cc-4590-b1a8-d5b09e75fa9b |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,932,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,932,380 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8be52-18cc-4590-b1a8-d5b09e75fa9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8be52-18cc-4590-b1a8-d5b09e75fa9b
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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