Dozen firms named in CMA probe into school roofing bids
Summary
The Competition and Markets Authority has named 12 firms under investigation in an ongoing probe into suspected bid-rigging on roofing and other construction contracts for schools. The investigation, which began in December 2024, relates to work funded through the Department for Education’s Condition Improvement Fund, although the CMA says no conclusion has been reached on any infringement of competition law.
Why it matters
While the case concerns school contracts rather than residential property directly, it is relevant to surveyors because it highlights competition-law scrutiny in construction procurement and the risks around tendering practices. Surveyors involved in project management, contract administration or public-sector work should note the potential implications for procurement integrity and contractor selection.
Key points
- CMA investigation concerns suspected bid-rigging in roofing and construction contracts.
- The probe was launched in December 2024 and includes work funded by the DfE’s Condition Improvement Fund.
- The CMA has named 12 firms but says no assumption should be made that competition law has been breached.
- If evidence is sufficient, the CMA may issue a statement of objections to the parties under investigation.
- One named firm, Central Roofing, says it is cooperating fully with the investigation.
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