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Schools in Use Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed an award phase in the public procurement process for the Schools in Use Programme. This programme focuses on building surveying services within the construction sector and has a contract value of £135,000. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited has been appointed as the supplier through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS framework agreement RM6165. The contract involves conducting various technical advisory studies to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of community facilities and refurbishment efforts at schools across several regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and East Midlands, among others. The project's contract period commenced on 9th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and construction-related services, particularly those adept in technical analysis and site assessments. The awarded contract provides insights into long-term community investments, making it suitable for SMEs involved in refurbishment and energy efficiency sectors. Businesses with expertise in assessing and integrating retrofit interventions with existing structures, and those focusing on sustainability and user satisfaction in building environments, will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The opportunity to influence future departmental investment decisions could also be an incentive for firms looking to establish a footprint within the educational sector's sustainable development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools in Use Programme

Notice Description

The Department for Education has appointed Arcadis Consulting to deliver two technical advisory studies under the Schools in Use (SiU) programme, via CCS framework RM6165 (Construction Professional Services), Lot 1: Built Environment. This requirement was competed via the RM6165 direct award process, using an enhanced Expression of Interest (as per the framework's Direct Award Guidance). The project will involve conducting a minimum of 14 site-based assessments at schools that have previously received capital investment. The appointed supplier will undertake desktop analysis, site visits, interviews, and walkarounds to gather evidence on how these schools have been used, adapted, and maintained. The studies include: a) Community Co-location Fund: Assess a minimum of five schools to determine the current status, effectiveness, and sustainability of co-located community facilities originally delivered through a PS200 million programme (2008-2011). The supplier will report on continued use, changes in operational arrangements, and barriers to community access. b) Refurbishment and Retrofit: Assess a minimum of eight schools to evaluate the performance of retained buildings over time, focusing on energy efficiency, identity, and user satisfaction. The study will explore how retrofit interventions integrate with new-build elements and whether they represent a successful long-term investment. For each project, the supplier will produce a report and presentation summarising findings and recommendations to inform future departmental investment decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5a438f6-bfa1-4da5-ab8d-7a195d27c094
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff5e3b6-b793-4bb9-a3a3-c3356b8d98e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Department for Education
Contact Email
robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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