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.

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