--- title: "PE SEND Programme 2025/26 - Competitive Grant Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-01-31" --- # PE SEND Programme 2025/26 - Competitive Grant Opportunity Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-add4a41c-4c55-4c65-8c45-f968feb6e69b.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is inviting bids for the "PE SEND Programme 2025/26 Competitive Grant Opportunity," aimed at enhancing physical education, school sport, and physical activity for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across England. The grant programme covers the financial years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-2028, with secured funding of up to £300,000 for the first year. The goal is to improve the quality and inclusivity of PE and sport, upskill the school workforce, and increase engagement among SEND pupils across primary and secondary education settings. The tendering period ends on 3rd March 2025, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This initiative falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is open to delivery in all nine regions of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in educational programmes, disability sports, and teacher training. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Winning this grant can help businesses establish strong relationships with educational institutions, expand their service offerings, and demonstrate their commitment to inclusive education. Companies that can design and deliver measurable improvements in physical activity participation for SEND pupils will be well-suited to compete for this grant, fostering long-term partnerships and gaining visibility within the education sector. ## Notice THIS IS A COMPETITIVE GRANT OPPORTUNITY The Department is seeking bids for a grant programme for 3 financial years (2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-2028) to develop and deliver a programme that improves and increases PE, school sport and physical activity opportunities available to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A programme that is open to both primary and secondary pupils (Key Stages 1 - 4) in mainstream schools, academies, special schools and alternative provision settings across all 9 regions of England. We are looking for measurable and sustained improvement in: - The upskilling of teachers and the wider school workforce to provide high quality and inclusive PE, school sport and physical activity for pupils with SEND. - Opportunities for pupils with SEND to achieve 20 minutes of physical activity a day and undertake strength and balance activities 3 times a week, as recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officers. - The engagement and participation of pupils with SEND in PE, school sport and physical activity, within the core school day and in extracurricular provision. - Opportunities for children with SEND to thrive through PE and sport (e.g. developing resilience, leadership and belonging). We would also be interested in bids that sought to Improve the quality of school swimming and water safety lessons for pupils with SEND. Grant funding of up to PS300,000 is secured for the first year (2025-26). Funding for 2 additional years (up to PS300,000 for 2026-27 and up to PS300,000 for 2027-28) will be subject to agreement of departmental priorities as part of the Spending Review and assessment of programme performance. For more details and access to the full suite of bidding documents please got to the Departments e-Tendering portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ - From the Home page, click 'view opportunities' and click on PE SEND Programme 2025/26 to express your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5036c-219b-4def-88b8-cdce206f8206 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Competitive Grant | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5036c-219b-4def-88b8-cdce206f8206 - 23 Jan 2025 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbc2d5a-ebda-4b93-afea-d33acca58724 - 23 Jan 2025 at 08:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d1d080-512a-45b0-bf4c-0538a264404e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc5036c-219b-4def-88b8-cdce206f8206 31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbc2d5a-ebda-4b93-afea-d33acca58724 23rd January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d1d080-512a-45b0-bf4c-0538a264404e 23rd January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ Jaggaer e-tendering system - https://education.app.jaggaer.com Departments e-Tendering portal - Jaggaer ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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