Provision of Education and Associated Transport for Pupils who have been Permanently Excluded, including a cohort with Education Health Care Plans
Estimated value
£1.5m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
07 May 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
- Total value
- £1,494,500 excluding VAT£1,793,400 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2028Possible 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).
- Main category
- services
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria | — | quality | 45.00% |
| Price | — | price | 50.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 5.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per tender documents
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 01 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- Via https://procontract.due-north.com
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure