---
title: "Alternative Provision Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dc1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067dc1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Alternative Provision Framework

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dc1

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031849-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031849-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031849-2026
  8th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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