---
title: "Education provision services - Prism Independent School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06147b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# Education provision services - Prism Independent School

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06147b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012978-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,000 |
| Contracts value | £780,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PRISM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL; PRISM YOUTH PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012978-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009083-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009072-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012978-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009083-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009072-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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