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Education provision services - Prism Independent School

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:42

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:37

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the direct award process for education provision services, contracted to the Prism Youth Project. This tender addresses the need to provide education for pupils permanently excluded from schools, adhering to legal obligations outlined in Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. The procurement falls under the 'light touch' regime and addresses urgent requirements above the threshold. The contract was signed on 12th February 2026 and will run until 31st July 2026, with services focused on primary, secondary, and youth education within the Bradford region (UKE41). The gross contract value amounts to £936,000, highlighting the investment in specialist education for vulnerable pupils.

For businesses in the education sector, particularly those providing specialised educational services, this contract signifies substantial business growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored educational programmes for excluded pupils would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council's commitment to fulfilling its statutory duties offers a platform for educational providers to expand their operations within the local government procurement landscape, potentially paving the way for future collaborations and contracts in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Education provision services - Prism Independent School

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

Above threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06147b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012978-2026
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

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
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M

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
12 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
2
Supplier Names

PRISM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

PRISM YOUTH PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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