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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form

Awarded to Wates Construction

Department for Education(buyer)

Published
Published 4 November 2026

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Overview

The Department for Education has awarded a Pre-construction Services Agreement (PCSA) under Construction Framework CF25 to Wates Construction for the design and build or refurbishment of Ossett Academy and Sixth Form. The contract reflects the Early Supplier Involvement phase of a two-stage public works project, with full works pricing and dates subject to later agreement under a JCT Design and Build contract. The project is currently in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Construction Framework 2025
Published
4 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for school buildings

Award outcome

Awarded value
£0
Award date
4 November 2026
Contract period
9 November 2026 → 19 April 2027
Contract length
5 months
Could run to
20 April 2027
Winner
  • Wates Construction

This contract ends on 19 April 2027, or 20 April 2027 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Wates Construction

Based in
LEATHERHEAD
Public contracts won
178
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

Department for Education in the last 12 months

129

contracts awarded, worth £1,884,155,777 in total

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    4 November 2026

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