Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
The framework enables schools in Dumfries and Galloway Council’s education service to procure services funded through the Scottish Government’s Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) programme, which forms part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge and aims to reduce the poverty-related attainment gap. Providers will support schools through a broad range of potential educational, training, wellbeing, community, leisure, technology and other pupil-support services identified under the framework’s service categories. The specific activities, outputs and performance expectations will be determined by individual schools’ PEF priorities and the services contracted, rather than by a single council-wide delivery model. The estimated contract value and framework duration are not specified in the available tender information. Delivery is expected across schools and educational settings within Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (UKM92). The critical qualification requirement is that providers must be able to supply services that schools can contract compliantly under the PEF framework and support the programme’s objective of addressing the attainment gap.
Buyer: Dumfries and Galloway Council. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 13 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 13 Sept 2027
- Location: Dumfries and Galloway
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official 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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 13 Sept 2027.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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