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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7a
Published by:: Department for Education
Authority ID:: AA20011
Publication date:: 26 June 2026
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to tender for a subject matter expert to advise on the structural and fire safety performance of 2D panelised modern methods of construction. In particular, DfE is seeking to understand whether standards, guidance and best practice for traditionally constructed building need to be developed for 2D panelised construction methods.

The supplier will be required to research and collate and review information (including data which DfE may share) relating to recent use of 2D panels systems in low to medium-rise buildings in the UK. They will be required to undertake visits to both construction sites and completed buildings that use this construction method. They will also be required to engage with major contractors who supply and construct buildings of this type.

Full details are to be made available to all interested parties after the Market Engagement event.

This PIN is for information only and is not a call for competition. This PIN is intended to inform the market of a potential procurement exercise to appoint suppliers to work with the Department on providing the outlined service. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award. Accordingly, the Department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any organisation in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Department for Education

Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street

London

SW1P 3BT

E-mail: EducationEstates.COMMERCIAL@education.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

2DP MMC Construction PIN

II.1.2) Main CPV code

73110000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Full details are to be made available to all interested parties after the Market Engagement event.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 150 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71315000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Advice will be relevant to all 2DP builds delivered by/for the Department.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Market Engagement Details

To attend this presentation, please register your interest through Jaggaer by 13:00 1st July 2026.

Please register for Jaggaer using the URL link below: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Once registered, the supplier event area can be accessed by clicking “View Opportunities” on the main page. Event joining instructions will be issued following an expression of interest.

The Jaggaer reference is ssq_791.

Participants who have registered an expression of interest will receive a Microsoft Teams link to join the session, through Jaggaer message.

It is the responsibility of the participants to check for messages, instructions and updates in the Jaggaer E-sourcing Portal.

If you do not receive the invite at least 24hrs before the event, please contact the commercial team through Jaggaer message

to ensure you receive joining instructions in time.

CCS Framework Details

The Department for Education (DfE) anticipates commissioning these services through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6242 Construction Professional Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Important Information for Suppliers:

• To be eligible for an invitation to tender, suppliers must:

o Be registered and live on the RM6242 DPS; and

o Have selected the appropriate service filters that align with the scope of work for this requirement - The DPS filters we intend to use are Structural engineering consultancy services and Fire Systems Compartmentation

• Registration on the DPS is managed by CCS, not DfE. For any technical queries or assistance with registration, please contact CCS directly.

• Suppliers must ensure they are fully registered and have the relevant service filters applied no later than 48 hours before procurement launch. Failure to do so will mean you are not eligible for an invitation to tender.

Next Steps:

• Details on how to register with CCS and join the DPS will be provided after the market engagement event.

• Attendance at the event will help suppliers understand the programme, timelines, and requirements

Further details for this DPS can be found at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6242

Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Telephone: 0345 410 2222

II.2.14) Additional information

All information included in this notice is indicative and subject to change and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/08/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/06/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
71315000	Building services	Consultative engineering and construction services
73110000	Research services	Research and experimental development services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: EducationEstates.COMMERCIAL@education.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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