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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Analyse Local Software" tender, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this procurement was managed using a direct award process, with the value amounting to £28,372.5 in GBP. The contract period started on 1st July 2026 and will end on 30th June 2029. The relevant procurement stage is Award, with key dates highlighting the tender period's end on 11th June 2026 and the award date on 16th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive IT services. Given the direct award procurement method used, businesses that can showcase their ability to perform efficiently in the IT services sector would be particularly well-positioned. The contract was awarded to Inform Holdings Ltd, a large-scale company based in Manchester, indicating that entities with robust infrastructures can also thrive in such processes. This opportunity suggests a fruitful path for growth in public sector engagement for businesses equipped to deliver quality IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Analyse Local Software

Notice Description

Renewal of Annual Licence, Support and Maintenance for Analyse Local Software contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5d3fce-69da-494c-9274-b71653cd9c71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£28,372 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,372 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
MERCELL UK LTD
Additional Buyers

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

INFORM HOLDINGS

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