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title: "Pupil Equity Funding Framework"
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# Pupil Equity Funding Framework

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0428c1

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the 'Pupil Equity Funding Framework' was conducted by West Lothian Council, a regional authority based in Livingston, UK. The framework agreement, classified under the category of Education and training services (CPV code 80000000), aims to support schools in closing the poverty-related attainment gap by providing additional funding known as Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). The process completed in July 2024 and involved multiple lots, including Activity-Based Learning, Creative Engagement, and Counselling, Therapy, Support, and Advice Services, each awarded to a variety of suppliers. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract value for all nine lots totalled £5,000,000, with signed contracts as of 23rd July 2024.

This tender offers various opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specializing in educational services, professional counselling, creative arts, and vocational training. SMEs and large organisations alike can benefit from participating in these framework agreements, which not only aim to enhance educational outcomes but also align with community benefits and social regeneration objectives. Businesses offering innovative solutions in activity-based and creative learning, as well as those providing professional consultancy and training services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, thus contributing to the overarching goal of mitigating the educational attainment gap among pupils.

## Notice

The Scottish Government committed 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 was to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who would be able to support the pupil equity fund.

### Lot Information

Activity Based Learning

To provide a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn through the participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These included but were not necessarily limited to outdoor learning, residential, sports and social activities.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Counselling, Therapy, Support and Advice Services

Services which provided professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. These included but were not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, mediation and services to promote good mental wellbeing. Services may also have included but were not limited to play and music therapy.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Creative Engagement

Those services which focused on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services included but were not solely limited to music, art, drama and dance.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

External Experts

External expert service provision whereby working alongside teaching staff, knowledge and skills would be used to enhance the curriculum. This support may have been provided through teacher training, classroom observations, assistance with class lessons and working with pupils on a group or one to one basis. Experts were to provide a high degree of specific professional knowledge in areas including but not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and numeracy. However, this did not incorporate literacy interventions and numeracy interventions which were covered by Lots 7 and 8 respectively.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Pupil Workshops

Provision of services which engage pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(es) dedicated to the project or activity. This service included but was not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nurture, STEM, diversity and health and wellbeing.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Staff Training

Training provision for staff in areas including but not necessarily limited to motivational workshops, team building, management and leadership.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Literacy Interventions

Services that provided evidence-based literacy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These included but were not limited to literacy programmes, online resources and staff training.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Numeracy Interventions

Services that provided evidence-based numeracy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These included but were not limited to numeracy programmes, numeracy resources, online resources and staff training.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

Vocational Training

Services related to vocational training courses and qualifications which included but were not limited to hair dressing, beauty, customer care and car repair.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend for a period of 12 months plus a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023343-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LIVINGSTON SHERRIFF COURT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 46 |
| Supplier names | ABERNETHY TRUST; ACTION FOR CHILDREN; BARNARDO'S; BEECHBRAE; CYRENIANS; FAMILY & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEST LOTHIAN; FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL; FIREFLY ARTS; FIRST AID SCHOOL TRAINING; FIVE MINUTE BOX; FLOSVERSE TECHSPHERE; GIGLETS EDUCATION; GOLD AND GRAY SOCCER ACADEMY; HEADSTRONG SCOTLAND; ICS OPERATIONS; IMPACT ARTS; INCLUDEM; JAM CODING (EDINBURGH; JUST TRANSITIONS SCOTLAND; KIDS GONE WILD; LIFELINK; LINKLIVING; MACDONALD EDUCATION CONSULTANTS; MIND MARVELS FRANCHISE; OSIRIS EDUCATIONAL; OUTDOORCLASSROOMS.SCOT; OUTLET PLAY RESOURCE; PENUMBRA; PLAYBACK ICE; RAINBOW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES; ROUTES TO WORK; RUTS; S.M.I.L.E COUNSELLING; SCHOLASTIC; SOEC; SUMDOG; THE LARDER WEST LOTHIAN; THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUST; THE PLACE2BE; THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES; UTEACH; VOLUNTEERING MATTERS; WEST LOTHIAN FOOTBALL ACADEMY (WLFA; WITH KIDS; XCITE OUTDOORS, WEST LOTHIAN LEISURE; YOUR SPACE(SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023343-2024
- 20 Dec 2023 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037504-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773598
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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