Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools - re-issue
Market Notice: Launch of “Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools” Programme (2026–2029) Re-issued due to administrative error in scope.
The Department for Education (DfE) is pleased to announce the forthcoming procurement of a national delivery partner for the new Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools programme.
This initiative will run from April 2026 to March 2029, with a total contract value of £750,000 over the initial three-year term, and the potential for a one‑year extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
The programme will support mainstream primary and secondary schools, special schools, and alternative provision settings to establish or expand high‑quality chess provision, with a strong focus on improving access for disadvantaged pupils, girls, and pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Programme Aims The supplier will deliver a nati…
What the supplier must deliver
The programme will support mainstream primary
The programme will support mainstream primary and secondary schools, special schools, and alternative provision settings to establish or expand high‑quality chess provision, with a strong focus on improving access for disadvantaged pupils, girls, and pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
The supplier will deliver a national support
The supplier will deliver a national support model that will:.
Supply durable and accessible chess resources, including
Supply durable and accessible chess resources, including adaptive equipment for SEND pupils.
Maintain regular chess delivery, combining in‑person coaching
Maintain regular chess delivery, combining in‑person coaching and accessible online learning.
Provide essential resources and training
Provide essential resources and training.
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