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QES Case review System

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded a public procurement process for the QES Case Review System, a service aimed at enhancing local safeguarding teams' operations. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, the council has awarded a two-year contract to QES Online following a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below threshold. The procurement, under the light touch regime, focuses on industry-specific software development services and system management software packages. The contract for this procurement phase started on 5th December 2025 and will run until 30th June 2027, with an annual review to ensure cost-effectiveness.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in case management solutions and supporting safeguarding operations, particularly those dealing with multi-agency information collection and application. Although the contract was awarded directly to QES Online, SMEs with expertise in system management and software development tailored to industry-specific needs might find similar opportunities in future tenders. Enterprises equipped to offer enhanced digital solutions for public authority systems would be well-suited for such competitions, providing they meet necessary criteria and align with service requirements. The focus is on improving support mechanisms, which could encourage alliances or partnerships to expand business offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

QES Case review System

Notice Description

After reviewing comprehensive case management solutions (designed to support the work of local safeguarding teams) we have found that moving from the current suite of systems would cause too much disruption. QES systems enable the collection, interpretation, and application of multi-agency information to improve support for children. This is an 2yr extension to an existing agreement in place, and will be reviewed on an annual basis by the partnership to make sure it is cost effective.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£32,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QES ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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