Provision of Education and Associated Transport for Pupils who have been Permanently Excluded, including a cohort with Education Health Care Plans

Bracknell Forest Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069333Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

Awarded value

£1.5m

Awarded 08 Jul 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

09 Jul 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
DN812031
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2028
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2029

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

CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
Berkshire, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality Criteriaquality45.00%
Priceprice50.00%
Social Valuequality5.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As per tender documents

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.5m

Award date

08 Jul 2026

Contract start

31 Jul 2026

Contract end

31 Jul 2028