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Renewal and Retrofit Programme (previously advertised as DfE Education Estates Programme)

Department for Education · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 19:07.

Opportunity overview

**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.).

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45214000 — Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
  • CPV45214200 — Construction work for school buildings
  • CPV45214500 — Construction work for buildings of further education
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV45262700 — Building alteration work
  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV71313000 — Environmental engineering consultancy services
  • CPV71314000 — Energy and related services
  • CPV71315200 — Building consultancy services
  • CPV71500000 — Construction-related services
  • CPV71530000 — Construction consultancy services
  • CPV71540000 — Construction management services
  • CPV79418000 — Procurement consultancy services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-066bfc
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Communication

Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45214000
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45214200
Description
Construction work for school buildings
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45214500
Description
Construction work for buildings of further education
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262700
Description
Building alteration work
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313000
Description
Environmental engineering consultancy services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
71500000
Description
Construction-related services
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services
Entry 14
Scheme
CPV
Id
71540000
Description
Construction management services
Entry 15
Scheme
CPV
Id
79418000
Description
Procurement consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Education
Id
GB-FTS-165

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Education

Address

Street Address
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
Locality
London
Region
UK
Postal Code
SW1P 3BT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · SW1P 3BT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 023946-2026planning ·