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title: "Refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities at City of London School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c77"
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published: "2026-04-28"
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# Refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities at City of London School

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c77

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## Summary

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities at the City of London School has been completed successfully. Conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, this initiative falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting works related to school buildings. Located in London, the project aimed to bring the facilities into compliance with health and safety standards and enhance their usability. The procurement method adopted was direct, classed as below threshold, and executed without competition, facilitating an efficient process. Key dates include the contract signing on 23 February 2026 and the completion period from 13 March to 17 April 2026. The project's completion aligns with the school's plans for the Easter break, ensuring facilities are ready for upcoming open days and recruitment activities.

This tender presented significant business opportunities for companies specialising in construction work for educational institutions, specifically those capable of refurbishing facilities to meet modern safety and aesthetic standards. The contract, awarded to Sykes & Sons, a large-scale supplier based in London, highlights possibilities for businesses that can deliver high-quality works under fast-tracked timelines. Organisations with the capability to handle refurbishment projects efficiently, and those experienced in working in educational settings, would have found this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The streamlined procurement method encourages participation from well-prepared companies able to meet established criteria swiftly, fostering business growth within the construction sector.

## Notice

Delivery of refurbishment of the Sixth Form Common Room and facilities. The works include installation for furniture, joinery, upgrade building services, non- structural partitoning, self service catering facilities and new finishes and fixtures. The project has been approved at Gateway 5. The works are required to bring facilities into compliance with health & safety and safeguarding standards and to improve one of the School's most promiment pupil facing spaces in the Easter break, in advance of the next open days and recruitment schedule.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038445-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £831,332 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | CITY OF LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYKES & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038445-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038445-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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