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Schools in Use Programme

Department for Education

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Education

Buyer Address: Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Rd, Coventry, CV1 2WT, England

Contact Name: Department for Education

Contact Email: robert.alexander@education.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
135000.0 GBP
Published
16 Dec 2025, 13:51
Deadline
27 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
09 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
71315300 - Building surveying services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED
Official Source
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Description

The Department for Education has appointed Arcadis Consulting to deliver two technical advisory studies under the Schools in Use (SiU) programme, via CCS framework RM6165 (Construction Professional Services), Lot 1: Built Environment. This requirement was competed via the RM6165 direct award process, using an enhanced Expression of Interest (as per the framework's Direct Award Guidance). The project will involve conducting a minimum of 14 site-based assessments at schools that have previously received capital investment. The appointed supplier will undertake desktop analysis, site visits, interviews, and walkarounds to gather evidence on how these schools have been used, adapted, and maintained. The studies include: a) Community Co-location Fund: Assess a minimum of five schools to determine the current status, effectiveness, and sustainability of co-located community facilities originally delivered through a £200 million programme (2008-2011). The supplier will report on continued use, changes in operational arrangements, and barriers to community access. b) Refurbishment and Retrofit: Assess a minimum of eight schools to evaluate the performance of retained buildings over time, focusing on energy efficiency, identity, and user satisfaction. The study will explore how retrofit interventions integrate with new-build elements and whether they represent a successful long-term investment. For each project, the supplier will produce a report and presentation summarising findings and recommendations to inform future departmental investment decisions.

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