Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8ee3-71e0-9770-6144a2f68b56/pupil-equity-funding-pef-flexible-framework Open for bids GB open procedure # Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework [Dumfries and Galloway Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dumfries-and-galloway-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Oct 2026 Deadline 329 days left 13 Sept 2027 ## Who can bid - Split into 15 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Education and training services Guidance and counselling services Counselling services Dance and performance entertainment services Dance-instruction services Ballroom dance-instruction services Discotheque dance-instruction services Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Multimedia software package Music or sound editing software package Tutorial services Miscellaneous health services Guidance services Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions Community action programme Other community, social and personal services Training software package Recreational, cultural and sporting services Personal development training services Physical well-being services Primary education services Secondary education services Adult and other education services Technical and vocational secondary education services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096433-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096433-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Dumfries and Galloway Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dumfries-and-galloway-council) [Sector More Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services · North Lanarkshire Council · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services) [Flexible Procurement system for the Provision of Children's Specialist Education Services · City of Doncaster Council · 2715 days left · 26 Mar 2034](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba7-ed7e-71fb-86c2-33460f95603c/flexible-procurement-system-for-the-provision-of-childrens-specialist-education) [Employability Services Procured Service Arrangement - Phase 4 · South Lanarkshire Council · 45 days left · 3 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be0-4ee6-7382-b2e5-8a42b4d47b4e/employability-services-procured-service-arrangement-phase-4) [Children's Residential Care and Education, including Short Break, Services Flexible Framework Agreement · Scotland Excel · 711 days left · 29 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b97-4728-72f1-8234-604109bf395f/childrens-residential-care-and-education-including-short-break-services-flexi) [Inspection, Maintenance & Repair of Education PE (PESSPA), Outdoor Play & Fitness-Suite Equipment · North Lanarkshire Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-6e88-72fa-be44-696401e2db62/inspection-maintenance-repair-of-education-pe-pesspa-outdoor-play-fitnes) [Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework Agreement · Scotland Excel · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-c326-7344-8a6d-88da1f66d2b2/social-care-agency-workers-flexible-framework-agreement)