Award

Care Cubed Software for Children's Commissioning & External Placements

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the awarding process for a public procurement contract titled "Care Cubed Software for Children's Commissioning & External Placements." The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This direct award contract was purchased through Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 and is set to run for a three-year period from 29th September 2025, with an optional one-year extension. The total contract value is £62,000, and it serves the region of Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at 'Award', with the contract officially awarded to iESE Innovation Ltd on 29th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software for commissioning and placements. While the contract has been awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, businesses that can demonstrate innovation in similar fields might consider future opportunities through Crown Commercial Service frameworks or direct engagement with local councils like the City of Bradford. This contract could inspire small to medium enterprises to seek strategic partnerships or collaborations that align with public sector procurement needs in the technology domain.

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Notice Title

Care Cubed Software for Children's Commissioning & External Placements

Notice Description

Care Cubed Software for Children's Commissioning & External Placements Software subscription and User Licences Three-year fixed term contract, plus 1 x 12 month extension Purchased via Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcee0898-09a0-47fb-b65b-0680fff24f09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acf3b46-4f47-47c5-8383-fd5ceee166df
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
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2028 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

IESE INNOVATION

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