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Alternate curriculum for Secondary school RP pupil

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Alternate curriculum for Secondary school RP pupil" contract involves the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom. The contract focuses on providing statutory education services for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupil as an interim arrangement, pending placement in a Special school. The procurement, classified under industry code 80340000 for Special education services, was completed using a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime. Contracts were signed on 5th December 2025 with services scheduled until 30th July 2026, primarily serving the UKE41 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in SEN provision. Large-scale enterprises with a commitment to community service, such as Building Futures Together C.I.C., which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The light-touch regime and direct procurement method suggest a streamlined process, especially favourable for companies that can rapidly mobilise resources to meet specific educational needs. Engaging in such opportunities can enhance a business's portfolio and position within the educational services sector, paving the way for future growth and collaborations with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternate curriculum for Secondary school RP pupil

Notice Description

Providing statutory education to SEN pupil. Specialist provision is interim arrangement awaiting Special school placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080032-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£29,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING FUTURES TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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