Planning

DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 16:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 15:59

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 15:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 15:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking Grant Management Services for its Schools Water Strategy project. The initiative aims to reduce flood risks in schools, with a focus on climate resilience and biodiversity enhancement. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for August 7, 2024. Businesses in the business services industry are invited to participate, with opportunities available for small and voluntary community sector enterprises. The tender is open to businesses located in various countries, including the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security to engage with the Department for Education. The tender process, initiated by the Department, aims to identify suitable suppliers for the provision of Grant Management Services. Interested businesses, especially small and medium enterprises and those in the voluntary sector, are encouraged to explore the requirements and respond per the outlined instructions. The timeline for engagement and submission aligns with the strategic goals of the Schools Water Strategy, creating a platform for sustainable business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

The Schools Water Strategy (SWS) is an invest to save strategy aimed at reducing the risk of flooding in schools. In April 2022 the departments Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy (SSCS)1 was announced. Two of the Strategic aims are: -Resilience to climate change: adapting our education and care buildings and system to prepare for the effects of climate change as well as a better environment for future generations -Enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality and increasing access to, and connection with, nature in and around education and care settings. The SWS goal is to reduce the risk of flooding in 800 schools by 2026, which we have been working towards for several years. The Schools Water Strategy is reviewing delivery options to provide flexibility around the number of grants delivered, which may be through utilising a 3rd party to provide Grant Management services. The aim of this notice is to gather initial information around Grant Management suppliers and what services are available in the market. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainability-and-climate-change-strategy Additional information: Please follow all instructions in the powerpoint link to respond to this notice. ** PLEASE USE THE POWERPOINT ATTACHED TO THIS VERSION OF THE NOTICE, THE POWERPOINT ATTACHED TO THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THIS NOTICE CONTAINED A BROKEN RESPONSE LINK**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99874fe2-0954-4c8f-a9ba-906c9994ea34
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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