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title: "Lot 12 - Free Breakfast Club Advisers (ECSC Framework)"
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# Lot 12 - Free Breakfast Club Advisers (ECSC Framework)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e32cc86-9bb5-4139-8f94-733fa3230a0b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba8fe28-2ed8-4db7-8168-ab90de4241ca |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba8fe28-2ed8-4db7-8168-ab90de4241ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba8fe28-2ed8-4db7-8168-ab90de4241ca
  26th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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