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govDelivery Subscription

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "govDelivery Subscription" managed by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has been completed, with Granicus Firmstep Limited being awarded the contract. This procurement involved IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded via a direct procurement method on 6th May 2026, with a contract period spanning from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2029. The contract value is £203,529. This direct award was completed successfully due to its specific support and maintenance needs.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large companies specialising in IT services, as it involves maintaining and supporting an existing digital solution. It suits businesses capable of providing consultancy and software development services, especially firms with a robust track record in digital service deliveries to government bodies. While this tender was not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, it could nonetheless spur interest from businesses eager to engage with local government digital transformation initiatives. The opportunity furthermore provides a chance to build a long-term relationship with a major public sector body, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

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Notice Title

govDelivery Subscription

Notice Description

Licence, support & maintenance of existing solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b612be3b-ba28-480f-b0bf-30267751488c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a105b74e-80f4-4de4-9679-dca87344d2d3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£203,529 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 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
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

GRANICUS FIRMSTEP

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