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C427890 - Leapwork Automated Testing System

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C427890 - Leapwork Automated Testing System" was conducted by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bradford, UK. This tender falls under the IT software package industry category. The procurement followed a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded to Softcat plc. This process has reached the award stage, with a contract period beginning on 31st March 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2029. The contract's minimum value is £463,028 and it was awarded for £795,251.31. Key dates in this process include the tender period ending on 30th March 2026 and the award date published on 7th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the IT software sector, particularly companies with the capability to deliver automated testing systems. Although the procurement method emphasized selective tenderers, leveraging existing frameworks allows businesses experienced in providing scalable IT solutions to secure contracts efficiently. Large-scale enterprises like Softcat plc, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for this opportunity, illustrating the potential for similar companies to compete in such high-value contractual agreements initiated by public sector entities like NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C427890 - Leapwork Automated Testing System

Notice Description

Automated testing system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a52ed844-a89c-4737-8531-ce968fd9a1a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf178fc-c275-40e5-a677-6efc7e51cfcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£795,251 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£463,028 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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