Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
Dumfries and Galloway Council · Local authority
In brief
Dumfries and Galloway Council awarded training and education work to UTD Sports Limited, Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics and Kids Gone Wild and 11 others on 6 October 2026.
It is split into 15 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Activity based LearningWhat this lot coversProviding services that engages and encourages pupils to learn and develop through the participation in a range of learning activities and experiences. Services may include but are not limited to outdoor learning and sport and social activities. | Social and domiciliary care, Training, Education services, Leisure, culture and events | — |
Counselling, Support & Advice ServicesWhat this lot coversProviding services that provide professional assistance, guidance and support in resolving personal or psychological problems. Services may include but are not limited to group and/or one to one work with pupils or families, counselling, befriending, mediation and services to promote positive mental wellbeing. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
Creative EngagementWhat this lot coversProviding services that focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance. | IT services and software, Leisure, culture and events | — |
External Tutors - Additional SupportWhat this lot coversProviding services where external personnel offer additional support to pupils on a group or one to one basis. Services may include but are not limited to; resilience coaching, speech and language therapy, literacy and maths champions and Nurture support. | Training | — |
Pupil workshopsWhat this lot coversProviding services that engages pupils on a particular subject, activity or project through discussion, performance or participation in class(s)dedicated to the project or activity. Services may include but are not limited to mindfulness, yoga, confidence building, nutrition, diversity, health and wellbeing (physical and mental). | Healthcare services | — |
Parental Support & Family LearningWhat this lot coversProviding services that engage with parents and families to provide support to increase involvement in the pupil’s learning. Services may include, but are not limited to, parental engagement workshops, leadership training, one to one sessions. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
Community EngagementWhat this lot coversProviding services that focuses on engaging pupils, parents/carers and the wider community in learning and will build and develop local capacity. Services provided should draw on existing interventions and community programmes to build a stronger local community based on local needs and aspirations. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
MentoringWhat this lot coversProviding a service that focuses on the support and encouragement of pupils to manage their own learning in order that they may develop their learning skills, improve their academic performance and maximise their potential. Services may include, but are not limited to, additional support with academic studies, coaching, youth work and support and mentoring programs | Training | — |
Leadership for PupilsWhat this lot coversProvide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
Educational leadershipWhat this lot coversProviding support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools. | IT services and software, Training, Education services | — |
Educational AssessmentsWhat this lot coversProviding support and assessment materials primarily in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Services may include, but are not limited to, standardised and diagnostic assessment and screening tools. | Healthcare services | — |
Developing the Young WorkforceWhat this lot coversProviding services that will assist schools in developing skills for learning, life and work in children and young people in the broad general education, particularly for those young people with barriers to learning and at risk of disengaging from education early. Services may include but are not limited to work-related learning experiences and involvement with families or employers. | Training, Education services | — |
Out of School ClubsWhat this lot coversProviding services that provides a regulated club that offers a safe environment for children outside of school hours. Clubs often include the provision of food and some activities or social element. These may include but are not limited to breakfast, after school and holiday clubs. | Training, Education services | — |
Miscellaneous ServicesWhat this lot coversThis lot will provide for any service that does not easily fall into any of the categories above e.g., Pet Therapy, Bee Keeping, Massage-in-Schools | Training, Education services | — |
ResidentialWhat this lot coversat locations away from the educational environment | Training, Education services | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTD Sports Limited (SME) Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) Kids Gone Wild (SME) 3 bids received | Leadership for Pupils | £22,918,805 | |
| Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist (SME) 1 bid received | External Tutors - Additional Support | £22,918,805 | |
| UTD Sports Limited (SME) Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) Kids Gone Wild (SME) Horses4Help CIC (SME) Blueheart Counselling (SME) 5 bids received | Pupil workshops | £22,918,805 | |
| Barnardo's National Numeracy (SME) Horses4Help CIC (SME) The Regulated Child. Nicola McAllister Training and Consultancy (SME) Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist (SME) Independent Living Support (SME) 7 bids received | Parental Support & Family Learning | £22,918,805 | |
| UTD Sports Limited (SME) Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) 2 bids received | Community Engagement | £22,918,805 | |
| Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) 1 bid received | Mentoring | £22,918,805 | |
| Barnardo's Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn (SME) UTD Sports Limited (SME) Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) Kids Gone Wild (SME) Horses4Help CIC (SME) 7 bids received | Activity based Learning | £22,918,805 | |
| Barnardo's Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn (SME) National Numeracy (SME) Horses4Help CIC (SME) The Regulated Child. Nicola McAllister Training and Consultancy (SME) 5 bids received | Educational leadership | £22,918,805 | |
| Giglets Education (SME) Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist (SME) 1 bid received | Educational Assessments | £22,918,805 | |
| Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) Kids Gone Wild (SME) Horses4Help CIC (SME) Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist (SME) Independent Living Support (SME) 5 bids received | Developing the Young Workforce | £22,918,805 | |
| UTD Sports Limited (SME) 1 bid received | Out of School Clubs | £22,918,805 | |
| Barnardo's Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn (SME) My Happy Mind Limited (SME) Jim Buchanan Projects (SME) 2 bids received | Miscellaneous Services | £22,918,805 | |
| Kids Gone Wild (SME) Horses4Help CIC (SME) Independent Living Support (SME) Blueheart Counselling (SME) 5 bids received | Counselling, Support & Advice Services | £22,918,805 | |
| Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics (SME) Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist (SME) Jim Buchanan Projects (SME) 3 bids received | Creative Engagement | £22,918,805 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 094213-2026
- Contract notice · notice 096433-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
34Awards
14Suppliers it has used most for training
- Barnardo's1 contract
- Blueheart Counselling1 contract
- Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics1 contract
- Giglets Education1 contract
- Horses4Help CIC1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open training tenders- Value not stated
- £7.75mestimated
- £3.6mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £4mestimated
From notice 094213-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 October 2026, last updated 13 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 October 2026.