A document submitted by local authorities prior to entry to the BSF programme which is used by PfS/DCFS to assess which wave local authorities should be allocated to. The RTD covers in summary form the education strategy, the procurement strategy and the project governance.
In BSF, the rebuilding of schools makes up approximately 50% of a local authority's BSF funding allocation. The remaining 50% is dedicated to refurbishment of existing schools. See also 'Refurbishment'.
Not all schools will be completely rebuilt under BSF. Refurbishments tend to make up 50% of a local authority's funding (compared to 50% new build). There is also a distinction made between major refurbishment (35%) and minor refurbishment (15%). Local authorities should carefully consider the balance of new build to refurbishment so that they have sufficient flexibility across their programme, to ensure that later schools are not disadvantaged by any un-planned over-spend at earlier schools.
First formal meeting with a local authority as it begins a BSF project. A Remit meeting will involve the key personnel from the local authority (usually including the Chief Executive), PfS and DCSF, and will formally set out a number of objectives that all present have committed to take forward and deliver.
