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title: "Provision of Education and Associated Transport for Pupils who have been Permanently Excluded, including a cohort with Education Health Care Plans"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Provision of Education and Associated Transport for Pupils who have been Permanently Excluded, including a cohort with Education Health Care Plans

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069333

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## Summary

Bracknell Forest Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, has successfully awarded a contract for the 'Provision of Education and Associated Transport for Pupils who have been Permanently Excluded, including a cohort with Education Health Care Plans'. This contract relates to the provision of educational services within the UKJ11 region, beginning on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028, with an option to extend for another year. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The main procurement category is services, with a focus on education and training services. The award of the contract was officially made on 9th July 2026, and the successful supplier is Maiden Erlegh Trust.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale educational service providers like Maiden Erlegh Trust, which has been awarded the contract. With a contract value of approximately £1,793,400, including the provision of both educational placements and associated transportation, organisations with expertise in alternative education settings and special educational needs support could find this sector appealing. The procurement process welcomed participation from SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing the competitive landscape and offering diverse business entities a chance to expand their service offerings in this specialised educational market. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can leverage their specialised skills to meet stringent government requirements, thereby opening avenues for additional contracts in the future.

## Notice

In order to meet statutory duties, BFC are seeking to procure a total of 15 block placements and associated transport with a registered PRU or Alternative Provision Academy. The block placements will be separated into: 1. 10 block placements for permanent exclusion provision. The Provider will be expected to accept students onto their roll, on day six following permanent exclusion in accordance with statutory guidance. The provider must deliver appropriate educational arrangement and a full curriculum offer that meets education needs, and the personal and social development needs, of pupils who have been unable to access a school place. 2. 5 block placements for pupils with Education Health Care Plans. The provider will support pupils identified as needing an alternative setting due to risk of permanent exclusion or whilst seeking permanent provision. The provider must deliver appropriate educational arrangements and a full curriculum offer, support with outcomes outlined in EHCPs, required assessments and support with consultation processes and reintegration. The provider will take full responsibility for the transportation of BFC students within the block arrangements from school to their home address.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option for the Council to extend for up to a further period of 1 year (1st August 2028 - 31st July 2029).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064500-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,494,500 |
| Lots value | £1,494,500 |
| Awards value | £1,494,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064500-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 11:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041854-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064500-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041854-2026
  7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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