Appendix E – Direct allocation and mini competition rules

Guidance Document

Department for Education, 2026
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Guidance Document

Abstract

Comprises an appendix to the Construction Framework Handbook 2025, setting out the rules governing direct allocation and mini-competition procurement processes under the framework. It covers tender submission requirements, evaluation procedures, compliance obligations, and contract award conditions.

History

Sourced from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-buildings-construction-framework-2025/appendix-e-direct-allocation-and-mini-competition-rules and converted to pdf. Whilst we endeavour to capture all updates it is subject to receiving alerts from the publisher and there may be formatting or punctuation changes applied to the html version that do not affect the text.  Document type: guidance.  Applies to England.  First published: 23 March 2026. Relationships: One of nine appendices accompanying Construction framework handbook 2025.

Subjects

  • Educational facilities
  • Building types
  • Schools
  • Legal issues and management
  • Contracts
  • JCT Framework Agreement (FA)
  • JCT Contracts

Publisher History

The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. It was formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

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