--- title: "Renewal and Retrofit Programme (previously advertised as DfE Education Estates Programme)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-03-17" --- # Renewal and Retrofit Programme (previously advertised as DfE Education Estates Programme) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5fcffb-ffff-4c46-af82-d27e5e666ac2.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) has initiated the planning stage for the Renewal and Retrofit Programme, previously advertised as the DfE Education Estates Programme, aimed at enhancing building conditions and sustainability within the Education Estate across England. The programme is classified under Construction work and related services, with specific focus on school building work. An engagement end date is set for 27 March 2026, and an online market engagement session will be held on 26 March 2026 at 14:30 GMT. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their intent by 15:00 on 24 March 2026. The procurement process anticipates collaboration with regional delivery partners for multiple services including advisory, project management, design, and energy. The procurement method involves participation through the Crown Commercial Service RM6242 DPS. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction services and consultancy with a focus on sustainability. The programme welcomes applications from SMEs and seeks strategic partners for delivering comprehensive advisory and construction services beyond the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. Suppliers with capabilities in architectural design, consultancy, project management, and energy services are particularly well-suited to participate. Engagement in the upcoming sessions will aid in understanding the programme's scope and aligning with required service filters in the DPS, presenting a viable pathway for business growth and participation in refurbishing educational facilities. ## Notice **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 further 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 either directly or through their supply chain. 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 26 March at 14:30 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: Market Engagement Details To attend this presentation, please register your interest through Jaggaer by 15:00 24 March 2025. Please register for Jaggaer using the URL link below: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once registered, the supplier event area can be accessed by clicking "View Opportunities" on the main page. Event joining instructions will be issued following an expression of interest. The Jaggaer reference is ssq_648. Participants who have registered an expression of interest will receive a Microsoft Teams link to join the session, through Jaggaer message. It is the responsibility of the participants to check for messages, instructions and updates in the Jaggaer E-sourcing Portal. If you do not receive the invite at least 24hrs before the event, please contact the commercial team through Jaggaer message to ensure you receive joining instructions in time. CCS Framework Details The Department for Education (DfE) anticipates commissioning these services through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6242 Construction Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Important Information for Suppliers: - To be eligible for an invitation to tender, suppliers must: o Be registered and live on the RM6242 DPS; and o Have selected the appropriate service filters that align with the scope of work for this requirement. - Registration on the DPS is managed by CCS, not DfE. For any technical queries or assistance with registration, please contact CCS directly. - Suppliers must ensure they are fully registered and have the relevant service filters applied no later than 48 hours before procurement launch. Failure to do so will mean you are not eligible for an invitation to tender. Next Steps: - Details on how to register with CCS and join the DPS will be provided after the market engagement event. - Attendance at the event will help suppliers understand the programme, timelines, and requirements Further details for this DPS can be found at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6242 Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk Telephone: 0345 410 2222 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. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award. Accordingly, the Department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any organisation in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice. All information included in this notice is indicative and subject to change and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dc21e8-1df4-4238-9c5f-e3ee1b56d994 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings - 45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45262700 - Building alteration work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction 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 ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 11:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dc21e8-1df4-4238-9c5f-e3ee1b56d994 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27dc21e8-1df4-4238-9c5f-e3ee1b56d994 17th March 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6242 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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