Opportunity overview
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
Classification
- CPV48100000 — Industry specific software package
- CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- CPV71242000 — Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- CPV71530000 — Construction consultancy services
- CPV71540000 — Construction management services
- CPV72212331 — Project management software development services
- CPV72220000 — Systems and technical consultancy services
- CPV72230000 — Custom software development services
- CPV79415200 — Design consultancy services
Lots
- Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
- Pipeline notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗