Planning

Renewal and Retrofit Programme (previously advertised as DfE Education Estates Programme)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 11:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has initiated the planning stage for the Renewal and Retrofit Programme, previously advertised as the DfE Education Estates Programme, aimed at enhancing building conditions and sustainability within the Education Estate across England. The programme is classified under Construction work and related services, with specific focus on school building work. An engagement end date is set for 27 March 2026, and an online market engagement session will be held on 26 March 2026 at 14:30 GMT. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their intent by 15:00 on 24 March 2026. The procurement process anticipates collaboration with regional delivery partners for multiple services including advisory, project management, design, and energy. The procurement method involves participation through the Crown Commercial Service RM6242 DPS.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction services and consultancy with a focus on sustainability. The programme welcomes applications from SMEs and seeks strategic partners for delivering comprehensive advisory and construction services beyond the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. Suppliers with capabilities in architectural design, consultancy, project management, and energy services are particularly well-suited to participate. Engagement in the upcoming sessions will aid in understanding the programme's scope and aligning with required service filters in the DPS, presenting a viable pathway for business growth and participation in refurbishing educational facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal and Retrofit Programme (previously advertised as DfE Education Estates Programme)

Notice Description

**THIS PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY SUPPLIERS OF AN UPCOMING MARKET ENGAGEMENT RELATED TO A POTENTIAL NEW PROGRAMME**. The Department for Education's (DfE) Education Estates team is seeking further engagement with suppliers in the construction services and construction works markets related to the development of a potential new programme. This programme would focus on the condition and sustainability of buildings across the Education Estate in England, working closely with those responsible for their estate (Local Authorities, Academy Trusts, Dioceses etc.). This programme is projected to include procurement of strategic, regional delivery partners who will provide construction technical advisory services related to school building condition, sustainability, project management, procurement services, technical and cost management and assurance services, architectural and design services, energy related services and building services either directly or through their supply chain. Subsequent procurements would be expected for construction works suppliers to deliver identified interventions, including the delivery of modular buildings on the Education Estate. The DfE team will be hosting an online market engagement session on 26 March at 14:30 GMT to share details on the scope of work required to support the programme and seek feedback on DfE's approach. This will be followed by opportunities to ask questions. See the additional information for details on how to register your interest in attending the market engagement and for details on joining the CCS DPS Framework. Additional information: Market Engagement Details To attend this presentation, please register your interest through Jaggaer by 15:00 24 March 2025. Please register for Jaggaer using the URL link below: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, the supplier event area can be accessed by clicking "View Opportunities" on the main page. Event joining instructions will be issued following an expression of interest. The Jaggaer reference is ssq_648. Participants who have registered an expression of interest will receive a Microsoft Teams link to join the session, through Jaggaer message. It is the responsibility of the participants to check for messages, instructions and updates in the Jaggaer E-sourcing Portal. If you do not receive the invite at least 24hrs before the event, please contact the commercial team through Jaggaer message to ensure you receive joining instructions in time. CCS Framework Details The Department for Education (DfE) anticipates commissioning these services through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6242 Construction Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Important Information for Suppliers: - To be eligible for an invitation to tender, suppliers must: o Be registered and live on the RM6242 DPS; and o Have selected the appropriate service filters that align with the scope of work for this requirement. - Registration on the DPS is managed by CCS, not DfE. For any technical queries or assistance with registration, please contact CCS directly. - Suppliers must ensure they are fully registered and have the relevant service filters applied no later than 48 hours before procurement launch. Failure to do so will mean you are not eligible for an invitation to tender. Next Steps: - Details on how to register with CCS and join the DPS will be provided after the market engagement event. - Attendance at the event will help suppliers understand the programme, timelines, and requirements Further details for this DPS can be found at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6242 Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk Telephone: 0345 410 2222 This PIN is for information only and is not a call for competition. This PIN is intended to inform the market of a potential procurement exercise to appoint suppliers to work with the Department on providing the outlined service. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award. Accordingly, the Department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any organisation in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice. All information included in this notice is indicative and subject to change and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dc21e8-1df4-4238-9c5f-e3ee1b56d994
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45262700 - Building alteration work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2026Expired
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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