Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-05f218 · Department for Education
Prior notice. Estimated value: £750,000.
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The Department intends to publish a new opportunity in early 2026 for suppliers to deliver a contract for a new programme called Building Equal Access to Chess in Schools. We want to open up the world of chess to more children and young people in schools with the aim of bringing chess to more primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, and alternative provision settings across England, targeting settings with higher levels of disadvantage. As part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity we want to ensure all children and young people regardless of their background have access to enrichment opportunities including chess. The purpose of the programme is to increase chess participation and improve access for schools with higher levels of disadvantage. Within those settings, we want to ensure that pupils who are least likely to take part have meaningful opportunities to engage and succeed, particularly children with SEND and girls. We would like to share high level thinking on the future of chess in schools, learn more about sector perspectives and gather feedback on our approach from potential suppliers. After the event, suppliers will be invited to complete a qu…
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 081177-2025 | 9 December 2025 |
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