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Automated letter writing system for Parking Services

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for an automated letter-writing system for Parking Services. This system, named Response Master, is intended for generating responses to appeals and challenges in the parking services back office. The contract, worth £98,652 GBP, was directly awarded to Barbour Logic Ltd under the RM1557.14-G-Cloud 14 Framework. The procurement, which falls under the IT services category, covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract commenced on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2028. The services will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing automated systems and software solutions. Companies with experience in software development and IT consultancy would find this tender particularly suitable. Given that the procurement method was a direct award, businesses looking to enhance their chances in similar future tenders could benefit from establishing strong relationships with public sector organisations or becoming part of relevant frameworks like G-Cloud. The Council’s focus on improving their back-office operations for parking services indicates ongoing and future needs for innovative IT solutions, which can lead to further opportunities for capable service providers.

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Notice Title

Automated letter writing system for Parking Services

Notice Description

Response Master - Automated letter writing system to general responses to appeals and challenges in the parking services back office. Contract awarded via RM1557.14-G-Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-938c5e79-7cf4-4733-85ea-a5ecda8949dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd5e9a0-cc35-4527-83fd-f94620705580
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
£98,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
Nita Patel
Contact Email
nita.patel@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01274432752

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

BARBOUR LOGIC

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