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title: "University Academy, Long Sutton - Main Works (con_26380)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# University Academy, Long Sutton - Main Works (con_26380)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f03f2356-54f8-4a29-9ccb-b87f9635dba2

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the University Academy, Long Sutton - Main Works project. This construction work, categorised under CPV code 45000000, is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the 'award' phase, with the contract awarded to Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd on 12th December 2024. The contract period will start on 12th December 2024 and end on 3rd February 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5th December 2024, and the contract value is set at £28,218,778 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those that can provide school construction services. Large-scale firms, especially those capable of entering into framework agreements, will find this contract beneficial due to the substantial project scope and duration. As the procurement method was selective, businesses within existing framework agreements had a strategic advantage, and potential similar future projects may follow a comparable tendering approach.

## Notice

School construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f74119-a604-4c0b-ac7a-6b22b4e52267 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 3 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,218,778 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,218,778 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

- 29 Dec 2024 at 00:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f74119-a604-4c0b-ac7a-6b22b4e52267

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f74119-a604-4c0b-ac7a-6b22b4e52267
  29th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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