Notice Information
Notice Title
Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
Notice Description
The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.
Lot Information
Activity based Learning
Providing services that engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through the participation in a range of learning activities and experiences. Services may include but are not limited to outdoor learning and sport and social activities.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Counselling, Support & Advice ServicesProviding services that provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. Services may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, befriending, mediation and services to promote positive mental wellbeing.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Creative EngagementProviding services that focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
External Tutors - Additional SupportProviding services where external personnel offer additional support to pupils on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapy, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Pupil workshopsProviding services that engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s)dedicated to the project or activity. Services may include but are not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity, health and wellbeing (physical and mental).
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Parental Support & Family LearningProviding services that engage with parents and families to provide support to increase involvement in the pupil's learning. Services may include, but are not limited to, parental engagement workshops, leadership training, one to one sessions.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Community EngagementProviding services that focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and the wider community in learning and will build and develop local capacity. Services provided should draw on existing interventions and community programmes to build a stronger local community based on local needs and aspirations.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
MentoringProviding a service that focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, improve their academic performance and maximise their potential. Services may include, but are not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring programs
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Educational AssessmentsProviding support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Educational leadershipProviding support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Leadership for PupilsProvide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Developing the Young WorkforceProviding services that will assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early. Services may include but are not limited to work-related learning experiences and involvement with families or employers.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Out of School ClubsProviding services that provides a regulated club that offers a safe environment for children outside of school hours. Clubs often include the provision of food and some activities or social element. These may include but are not limited to breakfast, after school and holiday clubs.
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Residentialat locations away from the educational environment
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Miscellaneous ServicesThis lot will provide for any service that does not easily fall into any of the categories above e.g., Pet Therapy, Bee Keeping, Massage-in-Schools
Renewal: This will be an initial five year contract with the option of one two year extension
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03cd6d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096433-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
48 - Software package and information systems
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
80 - Education and training services
85 - Health and social work services
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- CPV Codes
37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
48520000 - Multimedia software package
48521000 - Music or sound editing software package
48931000 - Training software package
75121000 - Administrative educational services
80000000 - Education and training services
80100000 - Primary education services
80200000 - Secondary education services
80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
80310000 - Youth education services
80340000 - Special education services
80400000 - Adult and other education services
80570000 - Personal development training services
80590000 - Tutorial services
85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
85312310 - Guidance services
85312320 - Counselling services
85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
85322000 - Community action programme
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services
92342000 - Dance-instruction services
92342100 - Ballroom dance-instruction services
92342200 - Discotheque dance-instruction services
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
98330000 - Physical well-being services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £45,747,348 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Sep 202711 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- This flexible framework will open on an annual basis to allow new providers to submit bids to be awarded places on the framework
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Active, Unsuccessful
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DUMFRIES
- Postcode
- DG1 2HP
- Postcode Area
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM9 Southern Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
- Delivery Location
- TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
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- Local Authority
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Electoral Ward
- Nith
- Westminster Constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Supplier Information
- Number of Suppliers
- 49
- Supplier Names
Right Options Partners Limited
Action for Children Services Ltd
Therapeutic Counselling Services Ltd
Macdonald Education Consultants
Scottish Outdoor Education Centres
The Regulated Child. Nicola McAllister Training and Consultancy
Further Information
Notice URLs
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