You and Us
You may not know about our work in support of your sector. We work closely behind the scenes with teams in the Department for Children, Schools and Families
(DCSF) that lead on three areas of work across the whole education sector.
Programme and Project Management
DCSF uses a programme and project management structure to deliver against its public service agreement (PSA) targets and strategic priorities. The DCSF Programme and Project Management Unit (PPMU) encourages use of OGC GatewayTM reviews as an assurance tool for programmes and projects.
- DCSF commissioning website
- teachernet site Top 10 procurement tips for schools
- PPM tools and techniques
- What is an OGC GatewayTM review?
- How do I become a Gateway reviewer? (PDF)
- Achieving Excellence in Construction
Procurement
The Centre for Procurement Performance (CPP) in DCSF works right across the education sector to find the best deals around for schools, higher education, further education, and children, young people and families services.
- Centre for Procurement Performance
- How to do eAuctions
- Practical procurement guidance on what to do and how to do it
- Procurement Initiatives
Efficiency Programme
The Efficiency Programme Team in DCSF leads on delivery of education sector efficiency-related commitments. We run the overall cross-government Efficiency Programme to which those contribute.
- Frequently asked questions about the cross-government Efficiency Programme
- Government relocation and implementation of Lyons review
- Managing government assets better
- Construction and facilities management efficiency
