Schools in Use Programme

Department for Education

Published: Dec 16, 2025

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED — £135,000

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by Department for Education (United Kingdom): Schools in Use Programme. education & training. Awarded to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK).

This is a services contract in the education and training, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Education Infrastructure, Construction Supervision and Architectural Design. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 135,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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.. CPV: Building surveying services (71315300). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 16, 2025. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: tender_507707/1539674. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Education

Department for Education has issued 538 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 30 currently open and 436 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.

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Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Education in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED was awarded the contract for £135,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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