This section provides information for local authorities who have yet to enter the BSF programme, including details of the Readiness to Deliver and pre-engagement processes.

The effective delivery of a Building Schools for Future project is complex and involves both a strong vision for change and the ability to manage and co-ordinate a range of expertise from a number of disciplines. It is therefore important that prior to entering the BSF programme local authorities are aware of the challenges ahead in developing their vision for BSF and delivering it through an efficient procurement. To ensure that local authorities are well equipped to meet these challenges, they are asked to complete a Readiness to Deliver submission prior to entering the programme.

Following submission of the Readiness to Deliver, local authorities are informed of the proposed date for their entry in to the BSF programme. PfS will then work with local authorities, through what is known as pre-engagement, to ensure they are effectively prepared prior to the Remit Meeting and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, which marks the formal entry in to the BSF programme.