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title: "Co-op Academy Smithies Moor - Main Works (con_31251)"
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# Co-op Academy Smithies Moor - Main Works (con_31251)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c6797d5-6f62-4edc-9e14-10abe49b0122

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded the contract for the main works at Co-op Academy Smithies Moor for school construction, classified under CPV code 45214200, to Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd. This procurement, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement under selective procurement method, focuses on construction work for school buildings located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the South East. The contract term starts on 24th March 2026 and ends on 15th June 2029, with the award notice published on 27th March 2026, indicating the procurement has reached the award stage. A total value of £16,825,086.84 is associated with this contract.

This project presents substantial business growth opportunities for large construction firms with expertise in educational infrastructure projects. Firms capable of navigating framework agreements may find themselves suitably positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The Department for Education, as the contracting authority, emphasises the significance of quality delivery standards across multiple regions, offering a chance for companies experienced in managing large-scale construction projects to demonstrate their capabilities. Though not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, this contract offers established firms a prestigious opportunity to expand their portfolio in school construction projects across England.

## Notice

School Construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40df589-49fc-4a5a-a812-aef4ad37e55b |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,825,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,825,086 |
| 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

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40df589-49fc-4a5a-a812-aef4ad37e55b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40df589-49fc-4a5a-a812-aef4ad37e55b
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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