Award

Education provision services - Pivot Academy

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:31

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council involves contracting for education provision services, specifically aimed at pupils permanently excluded from school, under the Education Act 1996. The award was made to Pivot Academy Limited, a provider based in Huddersfield. Classified under services and focusing on primary, secondary, and youth education services, it covers addresses in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen is a direct award, under the "light touch" regime, with the rationale highlighting urgency and the inclusion of service user input. The contract period is from 13th February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with the total value of the contract above threshold amounting to £1,237,626, excluding VAT. The award was signed on 12th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored educational solutions for excluded students. Pivot Academy Limited's involvement indicates suitability for organisations that can efficiently cater to bespoke educational needs and contribute to fulfilling statutory educational duties. Such opportunities align with organisations of various sizes focusing on educational service delivery, promoting growth in a sector necessitating specialised, impactful educational interventions. Companies with related expertise in primary, secondary, and youth education services can explore collaborating in similar public sector contracts.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06145a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012967-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1,237,626 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@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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