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title: "Minor Works for the Older Buildings Research Project in Northern England"
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# Minor Works for the Older Buildings Research Project in Northern England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f098bc00-0e97-4d36-b10b-f45a9e9e794e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for minor works aimed at supporting the Older Buildings Research (OBR) project in Northern England. The contract, valued at GBP 625,000, was awarded to ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED following a competitive procurement under the RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services framework. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project focuses on refurbishment work, including building surveying and asbestos removal services, in educational settings across the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. The contract started on 23 June 2025 and is scheduled to run until 23 December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and construction services, particularly those able to provide expertise in building surveying and asbestos removal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in handling educational infrastructure projects and those that can operate within framework agreements would find this procurement particularly suitable. Given the Department for Education's role as a buying organisation, businesses that establish a relationship through this contract may find further prospects in similar government-led initiatives.

## Notice

The Department for Education has awarded three contracts for the delivery of minor works in educational settings across England to support the Older Buildings Research (OBR) project. These contracts cover a range of investigative and remedial activities, which will be undertaken to refine the Department's understanding of the education estate's condition. The contracts were awarded following a competitive procurement process under the RM6088 Construction Works and Associated Services framework. A redacted version of the JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract is listed below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d3c855-e089-4311-9173-d4dc97f2c35b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d3c855-e089-4311-9173-d4dc97f2c35b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d3c855-e089-4311-9173-d4dc97f2c35b
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/905a1d2c-7532-418f-80d5-13718f27ef84
  OBR MW redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e976b25f-beea-4b9e-b156-6d9a85138d6c
  OBR MW redacted contract

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