Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
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Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for the Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework, designed to align with the Scottish Government's Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This procurement, classified under general public services and educational services (CPV Code: 80000000), includes various lots like Activity-based Learning, Counselling, and Creative Engagement, aimed at enhancing pupil learning experiences and reducing the poverty-related attainment gap. The framework is set to operate across schools in Dumfries and Galloway (UKM92) and was finalised with an award date of 26th August 2024, for an initial contract period of five years with an option for a two-year extension.
The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. Key stakeholders include Dumfries Sheriff Court as the review body and multiple SME suppliers, such as Lorna MacPhail and Nudge Education. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, counselling, and creative engagement.
SMEs engaged in providing support services like resilience coaching, mentoring, or community engagement can leverage this framework to build robust partnerships with local schools. With frameworks like this designed to open annually, it allows new suppliers to join, fostering continuous engagement and growth. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services complying with established educational standards and focusing on specific needs like mental well-being, parental support, or holistic educational assessments stand to benefit greatly from participating in such initiatives, thus driving business growth while contributing to community and educational development.
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.
This is the September 2023 opening of the Framework.
Providing 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.
Providing 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.
Providing services that focuses on engaging pupils and learning through creative activities. Services may include but are not limited to, music, art, drama and dance.
Providing 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.
Providing 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).
Providing 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.
Providing 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.
Providing 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
Providing 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.
Providing 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.
Provide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.
Providing 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.
Providing 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.
at locations away from the educational environment
This 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
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