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Interim Education places for pupils excluded from school Key stage 4 for 2025-26 academic year

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 16:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 16:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 16:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a public procurement process for providing interim education places for Key Stage 4 pupils who have been permanently excluded from school for the 2025-2026 academic year. This process falls under the services category, specifically education and training services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, known as "Below threshold - without competition," and is classified under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to Bradford College on 19 January 2026 and has an active status, with the contract period starting on 19 January 2026 and ending on 20 January 2026. The project location is in the region of UKE41, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering alternative educational provision for excluded students, to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Opportunities like this could benefit education service providers, especially those with an existing focus or expertise in catering to specialised educational needs or exclusions management, as shown by Bradford College's successful bid. The nature of this procurement approach—direct award without competition—suggests a need for suppliers to maintain strong relationships and a demonstrable history of effective service within the specific region or field to be considered for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Education places for pupils excluded from school Key stage 4 for 2025-26 academic year

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) has a legal duty under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to provide education for pupils permanently excluded from school. An exception is allowed for continued service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06091c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004490-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,897,050 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£29,897,050 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026 30 days
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
procurement.enquires@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

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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