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title: "Cockermouth School - PCSA (con_27732)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94490743-fed3-4c01-9214-2aa03c5f460b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# Cockermouth School - PCSA (con_27732)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94490743-fed3-4c01-9214-2aa03c5f460b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for construction work under the title "Cockermouth School - PCSA" with the industry category falling under construction services. The procurement was initially publicized under the call-off from a framework agreement and followed a selective method. This tender covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom, specifically including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The tender stage concluded with an award dated 21 May 2025, and the contract is set to run from that date until 9 February 2026, with a total value of £3,143,002.02. The relevant buyer, the Department for Education, is located at Piccadilly Gate, Manchester.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction firms, given its high contract value and expansive geographical scope. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are capable of delivering large-scale construction projects within the defined broad regions. Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a large established supplier, has successfully secured the contract, showcasing their capability to fulfill the complex requirements of public sector construction projects. Businesses seeking to enter or expand within the public construction sector can take this procurement as an exemplar of successful engagement through a framework agreement, potentially leveraging similar opportunities in future tenders.

## Notice

Cockermouth School - PCSA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c72e44-90cc-4372-993b-9a64a23cb518 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,143,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,143,002 |
| 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

- 10 Jul 2025 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c72e44-90cc-4372-993b-9a64a23cb518

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c72e44-90cc-4372-993b-9a64a23cb518
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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