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title: "Francis Barber PRU - Main Works (con_25947)"
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# Francis Barber PRU - Main Works (con_25947)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5afc27b-6d0a-4b6c-8da5-55c549dd263b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "Francis Barber PRU - Main Works," which falls under the construction industry category. The contract involves school construction works in England and was awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract period commencing on 29th August 2024 and concluding on 10th April 2026. The total contract value is £17,056,518.55 GBP. The awarded supplier is BAXALL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, a company based in Tonbridge, Kent.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in school building projects. While the project is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger construction firms with the capability to handle extensive works over a multi-year period might find this to be a lucrative endeavour. The detailed planning and significant contract value suggest that businesses with substantial resources and robust project management skills would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

School construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ab6f48-2cb1-4e41-845d-baf546bb9f83 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,056,518 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,056,518 |
| 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 | BAXALL CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ab6f48-2cb1-4e41-845d-baf546bb9f83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ab6f48-2cb1-4e41-845d-baf546bb9f83
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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