Estates Works And Capital DPS
Framework Description
Embark Multi-Academy Trust's Estates Works and Capital DPS is a dynamic market for building maintenance, refurbishment, M&E, grounds and capital projects across the UK. Suppliers join by trade category and can apply for specific elements within a category. Several academy trusts are committed early adopters, and other eligible contracting authorities can also use it. It is open to new suppliers until 9 March 2031.
Context & Use Case
Academy trusts and schools use it to buy estates work, from routine repairs and compliance servicing to larger capital improvement projects. Because suppliers are grouped by trade, trusts can run competitions among firms qualified for exactly the work required, whether that is roofing on one school or a heating replacement across a trust. Contracts are awarded through competitions among qualified suppliers.
Scope of Services
Building maintenance, adaptations, alterations and structural work Mechanical and electrical: heating, ventilation, BMS, electrical, lighting and lifts Capital projects and civil engineering Roofing, cladding, insulation, doors, windows, flooring and joinery Fire protection and security systems Asbestos, water systems, plumbing and drainage Grounds maintenance, cleaning, catering equipment and painting Surveying, consultancy, scaffolding and renewable energy
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Suits construction trades, M&E contractors, maintenance providers and FM firms of any size. As a live dynamic market, it is open to new applicants now. You can apply for one or several categories, and you do not need to cover every element in a category to qualify.
Buyer Benefits
Trusts get a flexible pool of pre-qualified trades for both day-to-day estates work and capital projects, and the pool keeps growing as suppliers join. They value contractors who understand working on live school sites, safeguarding and term-time scheduling, and who can finish summer holiday projects on time.
Next Steps
Register on Delta e-Sourcing (delta-esourcing.com) using reference G76CAJ442W. Choose the trade categories you cover and describe the specific elements you deliver in each. Upload evidence of relevant experience, trade certifications and insurance. Once accepted, watch the portal for competitions from Embark and other participating trusts, and respond to those that suit you.
How Athena Can Help
Getting onto this dynamic market is the first step. Athena's framework registration service can choose the right trade categories, write the application, gather certificates and insurances, and compliance-check everything before you submit.
After that, the work is won in competitions. Our help with tender responses covers method statements for occupied school sites and pricing that wins, and our education sector bidding support helps you judge which trust opportunities fit your capacity.
