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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£750,000

Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools - re-issue

Published
Published 9 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 20 April 2026

Overview

The Department for Education has awarded a £750,000 contract to Chess in Schools and Communities to deliver the Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools programme from April 2026 to March 2029. The supplier will support 350–450 schools across England to establish or expand high-quality chess provision with a focus on disadvantaged pupils, girls, and pupils with SEND, delivering regular in-person coaching, accessible resources, staff training, and facilitation of competition participation.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£750,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£750,000
Award date
21 May 2026
Contract period
10 June 2026 → 10 June 2029
Winner
  • Chess in Schools and Communities

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    8 July 2026

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  2. Contract

    22 May 2026

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  3. Tender Update

    23 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  4. Contract Notice

    23 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  5. Prior Information Notice

    9 December 2025

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDZG-3487-DPVD

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Awarded: Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools - re-issue — won by Chess in Schools and Communities — Skim