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DfE Education Estates Programme

Department for Education

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Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 12:08

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is planning a market engagement as part of its potential new programme under the Education Estates initiative. This involves the procurement of construction consultancy services within the UK region. The project focuses on improving the condition and sustainability of educational buildings across England, engaging with entities responsible for these estates, such as local authorities and trust academies. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a market engagement event scheduled for 2 December 2025. Suppliers interested in attending must register on Jaggaer by 1 December 2025 at 15:00. The process is associated with the Crown Commercial Service's RM6242 Construction Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This initiative falls within the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting construction consultancy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy and building sustainability services to engage in securing future contracts with the Department for Education. Companies proficient in construction technical advisory services, project management, and energy-related solutions are well-suited to participate. Being part of the CCS RM6242 DPS is a prerequisite, enabling businesses to potentially collaborate as strategic regional partners, delivering modular buildings and other infrastructure improvements. Attending the market engagement session will provide insights into programme requirements and timelines, thus helping businesses strategise their participation effectively. This could lead to substantial growth in business and networking within the education construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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 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. 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 2 December at 15:00 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

**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 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. 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 2 December at 15:00 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: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075178-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45262700 - Building alteration work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Postcode Area
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

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