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title: "East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-464de049-aeb5-492a-b8af-c0d83c54c8c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-10-28"
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# East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-464de049-aeb5-492a-b8af-c0d83c54c8c0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Education has reached the award stage for the contract titled "East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)". This project falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a completion status and an awarded contract value of £26,489,551. The procurement method was selective, specifically executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The Department is based in Manchester, England. The procurement stage is now complete, following the award date on the 24th of October 2025. Key locations involved in the tender include various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and within the United Kingdom, with the contract period extending from the 24th of September 2025 to the 29th of October 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in construction and engineering services. As it is part of a framework agreement, it presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, though the contract was awarded to Tilbury Douglas, a large-scale supplier. Businesses looking to expand within these sectors, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, would find similar future opportunities appealing to pursue for strategic expansion and repositioning in related markets. The project’s expansive geographic footprint also offers potential for regional business involvement, encouraging collaboration across different locations.

## Notice

College construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390430c-db8a-41ed-8d26-831fa5515062 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 29 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,489,551 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,489,551 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TILBURY DOUGLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390430c-db8a-41ed-8d26-831fa5515062

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390430c-db8a-41ed-8d26-831fa5515062
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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