Tender

Lot 12 - Free Breakfast Club Advisers (ECSC Framework)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 12:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking suppliers for the "Lot 12 - Free Breakfast Club Advisers (ECSC Framework)" through an open tender process. This procurement falls under the primary education services category, specifically focused on enhancing educational and children's social care services in England. The tender process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 23 February 2026 at 17:00 hours. Suppliers are required to submit their bids electronically. The procurement method is "Open - light touch," and the framework agreement allows call-off and mini-competition routes for the awarded contracts that commence on 1 April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the specific requirements. Participating in this framework can enable businesses to establish or expand their services within England's education sector, working directly with the government to provide impactful social care and educational solutions. Suitable businesses are those equipped to navigate rigorous supplier assessments and committed to fostering educational development through structured programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 12 - Free Breakfast Club Advisers (ECSC Framework)

Notice Description

The Department for Education is inviting tenders in line with this specification for suppliers to join Lot 12 Breakfast Club Phase 1 of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework. Suppliers must have successfully responded to all mandatory pre-qualification questions in the overarching ITT prior to responding to the Lot-specific requirements contained within this Invitation to Tender. Please note that appointment to the ECSC framework does not guarantee the allocation of any work. The initial tender window is from 26/01/2026 to 23/02/2026. Bidders are able to respond to the ITT by submitting bids to join the individual lot on the framework during this onboarding phase and will undergo rigorous supplier checks. The Department reserves the right to reopen the Lot to allow new entrants to the market to apply to join this Lot. Lot 12 Breakfast Club Phase 1 of the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework Style Agreement will allow direct call-off and mini competition routes as detailed in schedule 3 of the Framework Agreement. For all Clarification Questions please complete the attachment and email to - breakfastclubs.support@education.gov.uk Please note that responses to this ITT needs to be made electronically through Jaggaer by completing the 'My Response' section. Further guidance on this process can be found on Jaggaer. Additional information: Indicative Timeline Tender documents issued - Monday 26 January 2026 Last day for submission of bidder clarifications - Monday 09 February 2026 at 17:00 hours Deadline for Tender responses to be received - Monday 23 February 2026 at 17:00 hours Department announcement of preferred bidder - Tuesday 31 March 2026 Contract commencement - Wednesday 01 April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e32cc86-9bb5-4139-8f94-733fa3230a0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba8fe28-2ed8-4db7-8168-ab90de4241ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open - light touch
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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