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title: "Flagship SEN School -Main Works (con_31833)"
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# Flagship SEN School -Main Works (con_31833)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1d41617-5ee9-4e3a-a850-3775b5e65e04

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the flagship Special Education Needs (SEN) school project titled "Flagship SEN School - Main Works (con_31833)" under the industry category of construction work for school buildings (CPV 45214200). The procurement, valued at GBP 3,540,678.19, entailed school construction works across multiple UK regions including London, the South East, and the Midlands. The award stage was marked complete on the 26th of May, 2026, with the project running from the 26th of May to the 21st of August 2026. The Department for Education served as the contracting authority and the project was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure. Given the regions involved and the nature of the works, companies with a track record in large-scale educational projects or those seeking to expand into public-sector construction stand to benefit. The process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even though the ultimate supplier was the large firm, Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd. Businesses that can provide specialised educational construction services or aim to enhance their portfolio in public infrastructure projects may find this tender an advantageous growth opportunity.

## Notice

school construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd216e3-5188-482d-805b-fb69fc56912d |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,540,678 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,540,678 |
| 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

- 24 Jul 2026 at 18:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd216e3-5188-482d-805b-fb69fc56912d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd216e3-5188-482d-805b-fb69fc56912d
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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