--- title: "DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-07-17" --- # DfE - Schools Water Strategy - Grant Management Services Early Supplier Engagement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92d277c6-0338-482d-8e99-afe8c240c4ca.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking Grant Management Services for its Schools Water Strategy project. The initiative aims to reduce flood risks in schools, with a focus on climate resilience and biodiversity enhancement. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for August 7, 2024. Businesses in the business services industry are invited to participate, with opportunities available for small and voluntary community sector enterprises. The tender is open to businesses located in various countries, including the United Kingdom. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security to engage with the Department for Education. The tender process, initiated by the Department, aims to identify suitable suppliers for the provision of Grant Management Services. Interested businesses, especially small and medium enterprises and those in the voluntary sector, are encouraged to explore the requirements and respond per the outlined instructions. The timeline for engagement and submission aligns with the strategic goals of the Schools Water Strategy, creating a platform for sustainable business growth and collaboration. ## Notice The Schools Water Strategy (SWS) is an invest to save strategy aimed at reducing the risk of flooding in schools. In April 2022 the departments Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy (SSCS)1 was announced. Two of the Strategic aims are: -Resilience to climate change: adapting our education and care buildings and system to prepare for the effects of climate change as well as a better environment for future generations -Enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality and increasing access to, and connection with, nature in and around education and care settings. The SWS goal is to reduce the risk of flooding in 800 schools by 2026, which we have been working towards for several years. The Schools Water Strategy is reviewing delivery options to provide flexibility around the number of grants delivered, which may be through utilising a 3rd party to provide Grant Management services. The aim of this notice is to gather initial information around Grant Management suppliers and what services are available in the market. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainability-and-climate-change-strategy Additional information: Please follow all instructions in the powerpoint link to respond to this notice. ** PLEASE USE THE POWERPOINT ATTACHED TO THIS VERSION OF THE NOTICE, THE POWERPOINT ATTACHED TO THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THIS NOTICE CONTAINED A BROKEN RESPONSE LINK** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99874fe2-0954-4c8f-a9ba-906c9994ea34 | | 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 | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Aug 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 16:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99874fe2-0954-4c8f-a9ba-906c9994ea34 - 17 Jul 2024 at 15:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad9cb2d-94b3-4df5-b357-4354fe3f5518 - 17 Jul 2024 at 15:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0392a48c-b5b1-4705-ae5b-320e897492ac - 17 Jul 2024 at 15:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a33dd55-9659-4794-9f02-2bcb361d4a8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99874fe2-0954-4c8f-a9ba-906c9994ea34 17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad9cb2d-94b3-4df5-b357-4354fe3f5518 17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0392a48c-b5b1-4705-ae5b-320e897492ac 17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a33dd55-9659-4794-9f02-2bcb361d4a8b 17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e42df93d-a2c9-4e90-a00e-d65718ec5099 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e4e906a-e66a-4802-a3f5-d67c186a6c49 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ab74df1-72d2-4eec-a8d8-ac5f5c850e99 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainability-and-climate-change-strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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