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title: "Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035851"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-02"
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# Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) framework

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035851

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating the procurement process for a framework entitled "Pupil Equity Funding (PEF)," aimed at delivering education and training services to schools across Dumfries & Galloway. Currently in the planning stage, this tender supports the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme, providing additional funding specifically aimed at reducing the poverty-related attainment gap in education. The council is expected to announce further details about the tender by 15 December 2022. The projects are primarily focused on services such as counselling, educational assessments, community engagement, and various learning support options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, counselling, community engagement, and skills development. Companies specialising in tutoring, mentoring, family support, and creative educational initiatives would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender, as it aims to engage providers who can effectively support schools in utilising pupil equity funding. By competing in this procurement process, businesses can potentially expand their reach within the education sector, contributing to the enhancement of educational outcomes in the region.

## Notice

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

Lot 1

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. The potential lots for this framework will be from this list of options; Activity Based Learning Counselling Support & Advice Services Creative Engagement External Tutors / Additional Support Pupil Workshops Parental Support & Family Learning Community Engagement Mentoring Leadership for Pupils Educational Leadership Educational Assessments Developing the Young Workforce Out of School Clubs Day/Residential Miscellaneous Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021141-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 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
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021141-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701730
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=701730
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

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