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Continuation of 25 Education places for pupils excluded from school Key stage 3 & 4

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 12:36

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13 May 2026 at 12:29

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13 May 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a direct award contract for the "Continuation of 25 Education places for pupils excluded from school Key Stage 3 & 4" for the academic year 2026-27. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification and covers secondary education services within the region of Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41). The process commenced on 13 May 2026, with the service provision scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The contract was awarded to PRISM Youth Project due to reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, as well as the need for additional or repeat services. The total contract value is £800,000 with a gross amount of £960,000, demonstrating strategic investment in education continuity.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in educational services, particularly those that can quickly respond to direct award procurements due to urgent circumstances. Large-scale enterprises or those classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), like the PRISM Youth Project, are ideal candidates to compete for similar tenders. Companies capable of providing innovative secondary education solutions, including those focusing on educational services for excluded or at-risk pupils, stand to benefit from engaging in such government contracts, thereby reinforcing their market position and contributing positively to community outcomes.

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Notice Title

Continuation of 25 Education places for pupils excluded from school Key stage 3 & 4

Notice Description

Continuation of 25 Education places for pupils excluded from school Key stage 3 & 4 for 2026-27 academic year.

Procurement Information

extreme and unavoidable urgency additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043905-2026
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

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PRISM YOUTH PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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