--- title: "Renewal and Retrofit Programme (previously advertised as DfE Education Estates Programme)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-066bfc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is planning a new procurement programme titled the "Renewal and Retrofit Programme," concerning the improvement of building conditions and sustainability across the Education Estate in England. This initiative is in the planning stage, with a key market engagement session scheduled for 26 March 2026 at 14:30 GMT on Microsoft Teams, aimed at sharing programme details and gathering feedback. Interested suppliers are required to register their interest by 24 March 2025 via Jaggaer. The procurement falls under the construction consultancy services industry category, with opportunities to connect through the Crown Commercial Service’s RM6242 Construction Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The buying organisation, DfE, located at Sanctuary Buildings, London, invites suppliers to align their service filters with the programme’s scope to be eligible for tender invitations. This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth within the construction services market, targeting businesses specialising in consultancy, project management, architectural and design services, energy services, and modular buildings provision. As the programme covers extensive procurement of strategic regional delivery partners, companies experienced in school building projects, sustainability efforts, and technical advisory roles will find it particularly suited to their expertise. The initiative highlights the potential for collaboration with local authorities, academy trusts, and dioceses, broadening business prospects through comprehensive involvement in the Education Estate programme. ## 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.). ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023946-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 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 11:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023946-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6242 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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