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Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools - Contract Details

Department for Education · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 04:07.

Opportunity overview

Market Notice: This contract covers the delivery of a national programme to increase access to chess in state-funded schools across England, with a focus on expanding participation among pupils who may otherwise have limited access to structured enrichment activity. The supplier will deliver an end-to-end package of support to schools, including the provision of chess equipment, teaching resources, and training for school staff to enable sustainable, school-led delivery. This will include the rollout of structured chess sessions, support for establishing and maintaining chess clubs, and the development of resources to ensure continuation beyond the life of the contract. The programme will operate across approximately 350 to 450 eligible primary and secondary schools and is intended to reach a significant number of pupils nationally. Delivery will target areas of higher disadvantage and prioritise engagement with pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and girls. The supplier will engage directly with schools and coordinate with relevant partners to support effective delivery. The contract will run for an initial period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further one (1) year. It is intended to support educational enrichment, improve pupil engagement, and contribute to outcomes such as enhanced problem-solving skills, concentration, and confidence.

Awarded to

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Chess in Schools and Communities

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£750k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
21 Jun 2026
Including VAT
£900k
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PCQX-5326-MLPT
Location
London, UKI32, W1U 7RT, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PR_10185
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Education
Id
GB-PPON-PDZG-3487-DPVD

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDZG-3487-DPVD

Address

Street Address
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P3BT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
Chess in Schools and Communities
Id
GB-PPON-PCQX-5326-MLPT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCQX-5326-MLPT

Address

Street Address
44 Baker St
Locality
London
Postal Code
W1U 7RT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Telephone
02079353445

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
Yes
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PCQX-5326-MLPT
Name
Chess in Schools and Communities

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
2
Award ID
2
Title
Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Date Signed
22 Jun 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
22 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
17 Jun 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 Jun 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
One single extension for 12 months

Value

Including VAT
900,000
Amount
750,000
Currency
GBP

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
School recruitment and FSM %
Description
Recruit and engage schools in line with the overall target range of 350-450 schools over the contract period. Mainstream schools must be targeted FSM eligibility rates ≥ 30%, as set out in section 3.3 of the specification.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Alternative Provision and Special School recruitment
Description
Over the course of the contract period and within the overall target range of 350-450 recruited schools, the supplier must ensure that: ≥ 3% are Alternative Provision (AP) settings, and ≥ 8% are Special Schools.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Regional representation
Description
Over the course of the contract period and within the overall target of 350-450 recruited schools, the supplier must ensure that all 9 regions are represented

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Access to regular chess provision Deliver regular chess provision
Description
Pupils have regular access to chess (at least one session every two weeks during term time) during a school’s active participation year

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Competition participation
Description
Participation in competitive play during a school’s active year

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Participation of priority groups
Description
Sustained pupil participation5 amongst FSM pupils, pupils with SEND and girls during their active year, measured against school level targets set out in each school‑level targets set out in each schools’ Inclusion Plan.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Inclusion plans
Description
The programme takes steps to remove barriers to participation for targeted groups

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Adaptations to chess delivery
Description
Where applicable, adaptations are made to make chess provision more accessible for priority groups.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Resources delivery
Description
Ensure each school is equipped with chess resources within the first academic term of their active delivery period, in line with the individual needs of the school as per 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 of the specification.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 10
Id
10
Title
Staff training
Description
Ensure Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or equivalent training sessions are offered to each school to enable school staff (including teachers and non-teaching staff) to support chess provision

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 11
Id
11
Title
Short sustainability plan delivery
Description
Schools are supported and equipped to sustain provision following their active year in the programme.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 12
Id
12
Title
Provision continuity after active involvement
Description
Chess provision continues in schools after their active involvement year in the programme

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12

Documents

Entry 1
Id
076233-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Aug 2026, 13:50
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P3BT · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 026093-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 026184-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 047800-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 064027-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 076233-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·