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# Schools in Use Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5a438f6-bfa1-4da5-ab8d-7a195d27c094

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed an award phase in the public procurement process for the Schools in Use Programme. This programme focuses on building surveying services within the construction sector and has a contract value of £135,000. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited has been appointed as the supplier through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS framework agreement RM6165. The contract involves conducting various technical advisory studies to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of community facilities and refurbishment efforts at schools across several regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and East Midlands, among others. The project's contract period commenced on 9th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and construction-related services, particularly those adept in technical analysis and site assessments. The awarded contract provides insights into long-term community investments, making it suitable for SMEs involved in refurbishment and energy efficiency sectors. Businesses with expertise in assessing and integrating retrofit interventions with existing structures, and those focusing on sustainability and user satisfaction in building environments, will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The opportunity to influence future departmental investment decisions could also be an incentive for firms looking to establish a footprint within the educational sector's sustainable development initiatives.

## Notice

The Department for Education has appointed Arcadis Consulting to deliver two technical advisory studies under the Schools in Use (SiU) programme, via CCS framework RM6165 (Construction Professional Services), Lot 1: Built Environment. This requirement was competed via the RM6165 direct award process, using an enhanced Expression of Interest (as per the framework's Direct Award Guidance). The project will involve conducting a minimum of 14 site-based assessments at schools that have previously received capital investment. The appointed supplier will undertake desktop analysis, site visits, interviews, and walkarounds to gather evidence on how these schools have been used, adapted, and maintained. The studies include: a) Community Co-location Fund: Assess a minimum of five schools to determine the current status, effectiveness, and sustainability of co-located community facilities originally delivered through a PS200 million programme (2008-2011). The supplier will report on continued use, changes in operational arrangements, and barriers to community access. b) Refurbishment and Retrofit: Assess a minimum of eight schools to evaluate the performance of retained buildings over time, focusing on energy efficiency, identity, and user satisfaction. The study will explore how retrofit interventions integrate with new-build elements and whether they represent a successful long-term investment. For each project, the supplier will produce a report and presentation summarising findings and recommendations to inform future departmental investment decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff5e3b6-b793-4bb9-a3a3-c3356b8d98e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff5e3b6-b793-4bb9-a3a3-c3356b8d98e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff5e3b6-b793-4bb9-a3a3-c3356b8d98e5
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1be50b4-ef5b-4779-ae52-6e8aa237dd5f
  JCT Consultancy Agreement 2016 - Schools in use programme_Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

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