Planning

Creation of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit at The Pines School

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at creating an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Unit at The Pines School in Bracknell. This project focuses on supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). The procurement, currently in the planning phase, is tagged under construction work (CPV 45000000) and is categorised as 'works'. The planned contract period extends from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2028, with potential renewal options. A future notice date is scheduled for 1st October 2026. The estimated contract value is £2,400,000, and the project is being managed under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure or facilities tailored for special needs. The anticipated design and build nature of the project suggests an openness to innovative delivery solutions, making it an attractive proposition for firms capable of end-to-end project management. Companies with a strong portfolio in construction and SEND-specific environments are well-suited to compete, offering potential for business expansion within the public sector and alignment with strategic community needs.

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Notice Title

Creation of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit at The Pines School

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a partner organisation to support the creation of a Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Unit at the Pines School in Bracknell, to support children & young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). The Council is currently considering potential routes to market and delivery options, and this may require a Design & Build project depending upon the option selected.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031854-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
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 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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