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title: "Applebee Wood Community Specialist School - Main Works (con_28686)"
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# Applebee Wood Community Specialist School - Main Works (con_28686)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1aa9b18-33b2-4187-9433-2e928466f07e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction works at Applebee Wood Community Specialist School has reached its award stage, led by the Department for Education. This project falls under the 'Construction work for school buildings' industry category, with a significant contract value of £21,475,631.53. The project encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others, and is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2026. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Tilbury Douglas on 23 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms with expertise in educational facility projects. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the scale of the project highlights opportunities for businesses capable of handling large-scale, multi-region constructions. The established relationship with the Department for Education and the use of a framework agreement can also foster further opportunities for future collaborations.

## Notice

School construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9112c7-2f4e-46e2-bb6e-9ea47a42c5df |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,475,631 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,475,631 |
| 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 | TILBURY DOUGLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9112c7-2f4e-46e2-bb6e-9ea47a42c5df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d9112c7-2f4e-46e2-bb6e-9ea47a42c5df
  28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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