Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
UK
Contact person: Craig Wilson
Telephone: +44 3033333000
E-mail: Procurement.PeopleandProjects@dumgal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM92
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
Reference number: DGCP-0184
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
22 918 805.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Activity based Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312300
92000000
80590000
80570000
98330000
80100000
80200000
92340000
80400000
80210000
75121000
80340000
85312320
80310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries & Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Counselling, Support & Advice Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312300
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Creative Engagement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92340000
92342000
92342100
92342200
37000000
48520000
48521000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
External Tutors - Additional Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Pupil workshops
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries & Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Parental Support & Family Learning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312300
85312310
85312320
85312400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries & Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Community Engagement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85322000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries & Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Mentoring
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80590000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
Schools across Dumfries & Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Leadership for Pupils
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312310
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries & Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide services that will develop leadership and team working skills in pupils of all ages and abilities across the local authority.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Educational leadership
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48931000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Educational Assessments
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Developing the Young Workforce
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Out of School Clubs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Miscellaneous Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
At schools across Dumfries and Galloway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: meeting minimum standards
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-039453
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Activity based Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Tanners lane, Barkingside,
Ilford
IC61QG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn
10 Kippenross Home Farm, Glen Road
Dunblane
Fk150JZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7711916198
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horses4Help CIC
Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown
Newton Stewart
DG89TA
UK
Telephone: +44 7786247343
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kids Gone Wild
1 East Cairn View, Murieston
Livingston
EH54 9FS
UK
Telephone: +44 7399199666
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UTD Sports Limited
57 Belmont Rd, Cambuslang
GLASGOW
G72 8PG
UK
Telephone: +44 7983657522
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Counselling, Support & Advice Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blueheart Counselling
25 West Street
Langholm
DG13 0DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7703039216
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horses4Help CIC
Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown
Newton Stewart
DG89TA
UK
Telephone: +44 7786247343
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Independent Living Support
8 George St Meuse, Dumfries
Dumfries
DG1 1HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kids Gone Wild
1 East Cairn View, Murieston
Livingston
EH54 9FS
UK
Telephone: +44 7399199666
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Creative Engagement
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist
49 Sandpiper Common, Lesmahagow
Lanark
ML11 0GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7507789519
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jim Buchanan Projects
26 georgetown rd
dumfries
dg1 4bl
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: External Tutors - Additional Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist
49 Sandpiper Common, Lesmahagow
Lanark
ML11 0GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7507789519
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Pupil workshops
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blueheart Counselling
25 West Street
Langholm
DG13 0DU
UK
Telephone: +44 7703039216
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horses4Help CIC
Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown
Newton Stewart
DG89TA
UK
Telephone: +44 7786247343
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kids Gone Wild
1 East Cairn View, Murieston
Livingston
EH54 9FS
UK
Telephone: +44 7399199666
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UTD Sports Limited
57 Belmont Rd, Cambuslang
GLASGOW
G72 8PG
UK
Telephone: +44 7983657522
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Parental Support & Family Learning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Tanners lane, Barkingside,
Ilford
IC61QG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horses4Help CIC
Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown
Newton Stewart
DG89TA
UK
Telephone: +44 7786247343
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Independent Living Support
8 George St Meuse, Dumfries
Dumfries
DG1 1HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist
49 Sandpiper Common, Lesmahagow
Lanark
ML11 0GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7507789519
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Numeracy
Unit 54/55, Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Park Square
Brighton
BN1 9SB
UK
Telephone: +44 1273915044
NUTS: UKJ21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Regulated Child. Nicola McAllister Training and Consultancy
39 Greenacres, Kingseat
Dunfermline
ky120rw
UK
Telephone: +44 7969990793
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Community Engagement
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UTD Sports Limited
57 Belmont Rd, Cambuslang
GLASGOW
G72 8PG
UK
Telephone: +44 7983657522
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Mentoring
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Leadership for Pupils
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kids Gone Wild
1 East Cairn View, Murieston
Livingston
EH54 9FS
UK
Telephone: +44 7399199666
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UTD Sports Limited
57 Belmont Rd, Cambuslang
GLASGOW
G72 8PG
UK
Telephone: +44 7983657522
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Educational leadership
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Tanners lane, Barkingside,
Ilford
IC61QG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn
10 Kippenross Home Farm, Glen Road
Dunblane
Fk150JZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7711916198
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horses4Help CIC
Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown
Newton Stewart
DG89TA
UK
Telephone: +44 7786247343
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Numeracy
Unit 54/55, Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Park Square
Brighton
BN1 9SB
UK
Telephone: +44 1273915044
NUTS: UKJ21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Regulated Child. Nicola McAllister Training and Consultancy
39 Greenacres, Kingseat
Dunfermline
ky120rw
UK
Telephone: +44 7969990793
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Educational Assessments
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Giglets Education
44, Bank Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1HA
UK
Telephone: +44 7957242339
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist
49 Sandpiper Common, Lesmahagow
Lanark
ML11 0GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7507789519
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Developing the Young Workforce
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horses4Help CIC
Borrowmoss Farm, Wigtown
Newton Stewart
DG89TA
UK
Telephone: +44 7786247343
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Independent Living Support
8 George St Meuse, Dumfries
Dumfries
DG1 1HH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jane Stratton Tutor and Cognitive Learning Specialist
49 Sandpiper Common, Lesmahagow
Lanark
ML11 0GP
UK
Telephone: +44 7507789519
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Formula Schools LTD T/A Kayantics
New Place, Ladyknowe
Moffat
DG10 9DY
UK
Telephone: +44 1683221368
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kids Gone Wild
1 East Cairn View, Murieston
Livingston
EH54 9FS
UK
Telephone: +44 7399199666
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Out of School Clubs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UTD Sports Limited
57 Belmont Rd, Cambuslang
GLASGOW
G72 8PG
UK
Telephone: +44 7983657522
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Title: Miscellaneous Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Tanners lane, Barkingside,
Ilford
IC61QG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kate Hookham T/a Do Learn
10 Kippenross Home Farm, Glen Road
Dunblane
Fk150JZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7711916198
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jim Buchanan Projects
26 georgetown rd
dumfries
dg1 4bl
UK
NUTS: UKM92
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
My Happy Mind Ltd
Bridgford House, Heyes lane, Alderley Edge
ALDERLEY EDGE
SK9 7LA
UK
Telephone: +44 7715082297
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 22 918 805.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
If you have already been awarded a place on the framework, you DO NOT need to apply again.
My Little Calm Space, 40 Main Street, New Abbey have been awarded on lot 2 but are not on the PCS suppliers list.
(SC Ref:844916)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dumfries Sheriff Court
Buccleuch Street
Dumfries
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/10/2026