--- title: "DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Property Flood Resilience Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-11-11" --- # DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Property Flood Resilience Market Engagement Event Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d674910-9dc2-430e-a197-10c8e9fcfaa5.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage for a market engagement event titled "DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Property Flood Resilience Market Engagement Event." This initiative falls under the flood-prevention works industry category, with a focus on property flood resilience (PFR) measures to reduce flooding risks in schools. The event aims to engage with potential suppliers and gather feedback on the deliverables, feasibility, risks, issues, market constraints, Modern Slavery, and Social Value considerations, and the proposed procurement route. The event's key milestone is the engagement end date, set for 3rd December 2024. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but rather invites experienced organisations to discuss and inform the requirements of the potential future procurement activities. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in flood-prevention solutions, including the design and installation of PFR measures, project management, technical assurance, and flood risk assessments. Companies experienced in both grey (structural) and green (nature-based) flood prevention solutions will find this engagement particularly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Organisations interested in attending should complete the registration form provided. This engagement is a valuable platform to understand upcoming requirements and potentially establish a strong business relationship with the DfE. ## Notice The Schools Water Strategy (SWS) is an invest to save service aimed at reducing the risk of flooding in schools. One of the workstream elements within the SWS is the delivery of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures within schools which are at risk of flooding. The team works with schools who either have the highest forecasted flood risk or have flooded previously to protect the school building and pupils' education days. Please review the previous notice issued on Contract Finder and Find a Tender for further details of the Schools Water Strategy and prior PFR market engagement that has occurred. CF: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b779bf9d-d3e5-4827-b7ab-6bec19f1d6f3 FTS: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022754-2024 Following on from the above, the Department for Education's SWS Team are hosting a Market Engagement event to further expand on the 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 PFR within schools including Grey (doors, barriers, walls etc) and Green (nature based/SuDS) solutions to mitigate all types of flood risk, as well as: - Flood Risk Assessments - Design and Optioneering of solutions - Construction/Installation of Property Flood Resilience Measures - Technical Assurance - Project Management The final scope of the DfE's requirements have not yet been confirmed. If any procurement activity does arise, the requirements will be refined pending the results of market research. If these overarching services are not something that your organisation delivers, then this event will not be suitable for you. If you have any questions about suitability for the event, please contact SWS.COMMERCIAL@education.gov.uk. If you are interested and feel that this event is suitable for your organisation, please complete the attached form (link below) 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/1RTsBfhNLt 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 PFR providers relating to this Market Engagement Event is subject to approval of the internal department budget. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a7aeeb-6ba0-42c6-a9d7-d90d051c3e86 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45246400 - Flood-prevention works ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a7aeeb-6ba0-42c6-a9d7-d90d051c3e86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a7aeeb-6ba0-42c6-a9d7-d90d051c3e86 11th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b779bf9d-d3e5-4827-b7ab-6bec19f1d6f3 Previous notice on Contract Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022754-2024 Previous Notice on Find a Tender - https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?origin=ShareFormPage&subpage=design&m2=1&id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Qz2kH1HMEpKsYEcb6gO26pUQzhETEw4RTRSMlJVVjM1S0xQRjMzMzROVS4u Event Registration Form ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/1RTsBfhNLt ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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