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Validation of Planning Applications Solution

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the award phase of a tender titled "Validation of Planning Applications Solution," which seeks to deploy an AI solution for validating planning applications. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method, culminating in an award on 14 January 2026, and a contract period starting on 26 January 2026 and ending on 25 January 2028. Agile Applications Limited has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £135,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services and software development to collaborate with local councils in developing AI-driven solutions. While this particular contract has been directly awarded, the growing demand for similar projects in local government sectors could encourage software firms to innovate and seek future partnerships. Larger businesses with robust capabilities in AI applications and project management are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts that may arise in this sector, which continues to evolve as local authorities seek efficient solutions to streamline operations.

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Notice Title

Validation of Planning Applications Solution

Notice Description

AI solution to assist with validation of planning applications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bbd9510-4b96-404f-9b24-f4399803f3be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634bc293-33dd-4c1b-9e07-aa54c506ead3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILE APPLICATIONS

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