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Launchpad for Literacy - Bradford LA Schools

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, a sub-central public authority, has undertaken a procurement process to improve literacy outcomes in Bradford schools. Titled "Launchpad for Literacy - Bradford LA Schools," this contract focuses on enhancing children's literacy through CPD and toolkit support. This direct procurement, executed without competition under the light-touch regime, awarded services to Launchpad for Literacy Limited. The contract value is £32,037 (gross: £38,444.4), beginning on 11th February 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The procurement category is primary education services, with delivery confined to the UKE41 region in the United Kingdom.

Opportunities stemming from this tender are significant for businesses specialising in educational tools, services, and CPD training. Particularly, firms with experience in supplying educational resources to schools and local authorities will find this context promising for expansion. Large-scale enterprises proficient in primary education services will likely be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements and potentially contribute to enriching educational outcomes within the Bradford area. Engaging with local councils on such contracts can foster long-term partnerships and elevate profiles within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launchpad for Literacy - Bradford LA Schools

Notice Description

We would like to continue to support schools to help improve children's outcomes by purchasing the CPD to support the use of the tool and purchase the toolkits for our most vulnerable learners in the Resourced Provisions. The Launchpad for Literacy product and associated training will help improve literacy in Bradford Schools and associated education outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012294-2026
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

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,037 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£32,037 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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.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

LAUNCHPAD FOR LITERACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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