--- title: "Digital Configurator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Digital Configurator Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Digital Configurator" project, with a focus on developing a digital tool to automate and standardise early-stage school building design processes. This initiative is connected to the broader Construction Framework 2025, aiming to enhance efficiency across the educational infrastructure landscape. Located in London, the department intends to engage the market through a series of events and questionnaires starting in May 2026, culminating in the contract period projected to commence on 25th September 2026 and lasting until March 2028, with possible extension into 2029. The procurement involves a significant investment, with a contractual value estimated at £1,583,333.34, indicating a commitment to a robust, rule-based digital environment for design standard compliance checks, 3D modelling, and other functionalities. The procurement method is likely to be selective, possibly employing the Construction Professional Services 2 framework or an Open Procedure tender, emphasizing a competitive approach to supplier selection. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, construction consultancy, and architectural services, particularly those adept in creating industry-specific solutions and project management software. Companies offering robust systems and technical consultancy, 3D visualisation tools, and compliance engines are well-placed to capitalise on this tender, given its alignment with the Construction Framework 2025's high standards and innovative processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those experienced in design consultancy and systems integration. Participation in this project allows for significant visibility and contribution to a pioneering educational project, enhancing portfolio profiles and standing in a competitive industry sector. ## Notice The Digital Configurator proposes a new DfE digital tool that will automate and standardise early-stage feasibility design for school buildings. It will translate the tools developed within the Department's design standards into an intelligent rule-based digital environment, enabling the automatic generation of block models, site layouts, compliance checks, 3D visualisations and exportable design data. The tool will be a core enabler of consistent, compliant and efficient feasibility development across the school estate. The configurator shall be developed to enable 'smart' analysis of common changes and other compliance challenges. The successful supplier will undertake a phased programme to design, build, test and support the release of the Digital Configurator. The Digital Configurator supplier will benefit from a report, with pattern book compliant designs, which can be used, alongside the Department's New Model Designs to train and test the configurators' outputs. The Department intends to publish a market engagement notice and undertake market engagement in May-June 2026. The Department is considering a call-off from Construction Professional Services 2 (RM6356) or an Open Procedure tender. If we proceed with RM6356, the specific lot will be determined as the project develops. Read more about the Construction Framework 2025 here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-buildings-construction-framework-2025 ### Planning Information Market engagement events: To register for the events below, you will need to create a Jaggaer account via the following link: Link: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once you have created an account, you will need to access our opportunity notice for Event 754 – Digital Configurator Market Engagement. To do this, log in to Jaggaer and select the Published Opportunities tab, which can be found under the Sourcing drop-down menu. Our opportunity notice can be accessed via the following link: Link: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61047 Once you have accessed our opportunity notice, you will be able to register your intention to participate via Event 754 - Digital Configurator, Market Engagement. Within this event, the DfE will broadcast invitations to our market engagement events, via the Jaggaer messaging function. It is your responsibility to access these broadcasts and forward our invitations to the relevant colleagues within your organisation. 1. Meet the Buyer event and Q&A session The Department will be hosting a presentation via Microsoft Teams on the dates below: 21 May 2026, 10:00 till 11:00 (deadline to register 20 May 12:00) During this event, DfE personnel involved in the project will outline our requirements, the indicative timeline and our procurement approach. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. The DfE will send out our final invitation message on the 20th May. It is your responsibility to access these messages, and forward the invitations to your relevant colleagues. 2. Market Engagement Questionnaire Following our market engagement presentation, the DfE will publish a market engagement questionnaire. This will be live from 22 May until 3 of June, and will be used to inform our procurement approach. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046121-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Award under framework | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,583,333 | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 71540000 - Construction management services - 72212331 - Project management software development services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046121-2026 - 7 May 2026 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042137-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046121-2026 20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042137-2026 7th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61047 - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-buildings-construction-framework-2025 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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