Planning

Alternative Provision Framework

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Alternative Provision Framework", aimed at delivering education services, specifically alternative education for children and young people unable to attend regular school. This framework will support those with Special Educational Needs, Disabilities, or Education Health Care Plans and may be structured into various Lots according to different needs. The initiative, classified under the education and training services category (CPV 80000000), is set in the UKJ11 region, with the contract period expected to run from September 2027 to August 2032. Key dates to note include a planned future notice date on 1st August 2026. This procurement process falls under the "lightTouch" regime, with an estimated gross value of £10 million GBP, and will operate under a framework agreement method.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability criteria favoring these types of organisations. Companies specializing in education and training services with experience or interest in catering to alternative educational needs could find this opportunity particularly advantageous. By participating in this framework, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector, offering specialised services to a diverse group of beneficiaries in Bracknell and potentially establishing a long-term relationship with a reputable local authority like Bracknell Forest Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Alternative Provision Framework

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a Framework to deliver alternative education provision to children & young people unable to attend school due to illness, exclusion or other reasons. This may include children & young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) or Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). The Council is still considering the precise structure, but may divide the Framework into Lots based around groupings of needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031849-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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