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title: "Northumberland College (con_26574)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff69216e-2e2c-4cfe-8802-c57bf14d980b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-02-06"
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# Northumberland College (con_26574)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff69216e-2e2c-4cfe-8802-c57bf14d980b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the construction of a new build campus to replace outdated facilities at Northumberland College. This project falls under the construction work industry category (CPV: 45000000). The procurement process was completed via a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £50,768,637, spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 January 2025, and the contract period from 23 January 2025 to 12 October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large construction companies to engage in a high-value project with a reputable government agency. Collaborating on a project of this magnitude can drive business growth through enhanced industry recognition and financial gains. Although the tender is not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large construction firms with the capability to manage substantial projects will find this an attractive and potentially lucrative opportunity. The awarded supplier for this contract is Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, a well-established construction firm.

## Notice

New Build campus replacing existing outdated facilities elsewhere in the town.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f071ccc-769a-42fd-87b5-2b034960f903 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,768,637 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,768,637 |
| 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), 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

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f071ccc-769a-42fd-87b5-2b034960f903

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f071ccc-769a-42fd-87b5-2b034960f903
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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