--- title: "Pupil Equity Funding Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVINGSTON SHERRIFF COURT" published: "2023-12-20" --- # Pupil Equity Funding Framework Buyer: LIVINGSTON SHERRIFF COURT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453.json) ## Summary The Livingston Sherriff Court is seeking suppliers for the "Pupil Equity Funding Framework" tender in the Education sector. This procurement opportunity is located in Livingston, UK. The tender is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for submission is 30th January 2024, with a contract award period starting on the same date. This tender offers opportunities for businesses providing services related to education, counselling, creative engagement, expert support, pupil workshops, staff training, literacy and numeracy interventions, and vocational training. Suppliers who can offer quality services aligning with the aims of closing the poverty-related attainment gap are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open, with electronic submissions accepted for this services category procurement. ## 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 Activity Based Learning Providing a service which engages and encourages pupils to learn through the participation in non-academic activities and experiences. These may include but are 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 provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. These may include but are 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 include therapy including but 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 focus on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are 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 will be used to enhance the curriculum. This support may be provided through teacher training, classroom observations, assistance with class lessons and working with pupils on a group or one to one basis. Experts will provide a high degree of specific professional knowledge in areas including but not limited to; resilience coaching, literacy and numeracy. However, please note that this does not incorporate literacy interventions and numeracy interventions which are 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 may include but is 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. Staff Training Services that provide evidence-based literacy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not necessarily be 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 provide evidence-based numeracy interventions that could be used to close the poverty related attainment gap. These may include but will not be 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 including but not necessarily 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495332 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | ## 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 - 20 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495332 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495332 Pupil Equity Funding Framework - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753453.json.