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Schools Water Strategy - Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement Event

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Oct 2024 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a procurement process under the Schools Water Strategy, titled "Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement Event". The procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This process is conducted through an open procedure and is currently in the Market Engagement stage, with key events and deadlines occurring on 24th October 2024. The DfE invites experienced organisations within the UK, particularly those familiar with Government Grants and school environments, to attend a virtual Market Engagement event via Microsoft Teams. This event aims to discuss delivery options, gain feedback, and address potential constraints and pressures suppliers might face.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations skilled in grant management and sustainable construction. Businesses specialising in Government Grant delivery, especially in the educational sector, will find this opportunity beneficial. The event will allow businesses to understand better the deliverables and assurance requirements, providing a platform to discuss feasibility, risks, and market dynamics. Participation in this engagement could position businesses advantageously for future tender opportunities within the School Water Strategy, fostering strengthened relations with the DfE and potential involvement in the Sustainable Drainage Systems in Schools Grant Scheme, subject to 2025 Government Budget approval.

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Notice Title

Schools Water Strategy - Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement Event

Notice Description

The Schools Water Strategy (SWS) is an invest to save service aimed at reducing the risk of flooding in schools. The Schools Water Strategy is currently reviewing delivery options to provide flexibility around the number of Sustainable Drainage Systems grants that can be delivered per annum, and as a part of this are assessing the use of a 3rd party to provide Grant Management services. Please review the previous notice issued on Contract Finder and Find a Tender for further details of the Schools Water Strategy and prior market engagement that has occurred. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99874fe2-0954-4c8f-a9ba-906c9994ea34 Following on from the above, the Department for Education's SWS Team are hosting a Market Engagement event to further expand on our requirements and offer the opportunity for attendees to: * Gain a better understanding of deliverables and assurance requirements * Feedback around the feasibility of the requirements * Provide opinions on risks and issues * Discuss Market constraints and pressures that may affect suppliers' ability to deliver * Gain a better understanding of Cabinet Office requirements around Modern Slavery and Social Value * Discuss the proposed procurement route We would like to invite organisations who have experience in delivering Government Grants, ideally who also have experience in the delivery of construction grants and / or working within a school environment to attend this event. Please note this event is only open to organisations who have the capability to manage and deliver Government Grants. If this is not a service your organisation delivers, then this event will not be suitable for you. If you have any questions about suitability for the event, please contact SuDS.Mailbox@education.gov.uk If you are interested in this event, please submit the attached form to submit the details of the people who require an invitation and if applicable to submit any question topics to be addressed during the event. https://forms.office.com/e/YUvG2n9hAa Please note this will be a virtual event via Microsoft Teams (a meeting invite will be shared with those who register, please ensure you are able to access Microsoft Teams prior to the event) This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the DfE. The procurement of any services will be carried out in accordance with the relevant Government Procurement Regulations. The purpose of this PIN is to inform of the Market Engagement event only and the event is solely to provide further information to the market and the DfE. Any funding for the Sustainable Drainage Systems in Schools Grant Scheme relating to this Market Engagement Event is subject to approval in the 2025 Government Budget. If funding is not secured in the 2025 Budget, then the Market Engagement Event maybe amended or withdrawn and future activity relating to this will be reviewed accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Schools Water Strategy is currently reviewing delivery options to provide flexibility around the number of Sustainable Drainage Systems grants that can be delivered per annum, and as a part of this are assessing the use of a 3rd party to provide Grant Management services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034475-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suds.mailbox@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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