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Education provision services - Pivot Academy

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Feb 2026 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded a procurement process for education provision services, specifically catering to pupils permanently excluded from school. This contract, awarded under a direct procurement method, involves Pivot Academy Limited as the supplier. The procurement falls under the "services" category, with provisions encompassing primary, secondary, and youth education services. The contracting process is at the award stage, and the contract period is scheduled from 13 February 2026 to 31 July 2026, following a standstill period ending on 12 February 2026. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, particularly in the Bradford area (region UKE41), aligning with CBMDC's statutory duties as per the Education Act 1996.

This contract provides a significant business growth opportunity for Pivot Academy Limited, a large-scale company based in Huddersfield. It reflects a substantial investment in educational services, with a gross contract value of £1,485,151, making it particularly attractive for businesses capable of delivering specialised educational solutions. Enterprises focusing on educational consultancy, pedagogical innovations, and educational support services are well-suited to such tenders, as they can demonstrate expertise and tailor services to meet the council’s legal responsibilities. Such contracts support the growth of education-focused ventures by securing revenue and expanding service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education provision services - Pivot Academy

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) has a duty to provide education for pupils permanently excluded from school ensuring the LA legal duty under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. To ensure delivery of this service, CBMDC is contracting to provide a number of places with specialist Education providers so that our statutory duties can be carried out.

Procurement Information

Provision of educational services with service user input. Above threshold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06145a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009034-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,237,626 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PIVOT ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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