Award

Electronic database access and training

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for the "Electronic database access and training" contract, which involves providing access to OpenAthens. This platform grants access to electronic journals targeting the health and care industry. The contract, awarded to Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, falls under the services category with an emphasis on database and education services. Located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the contract was signed on 11th December 2025 and will run until 30th October 2027. Utilising a direct procurement method, the process was below the competitive threshold limit, indicating no competitive bidding was involved.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations in the database services and specialised training sectors. Companies that can offer comprehensive digital resources or provide training solutions within the health and care industry could be well-positioned to leverage such contracts in the future. The opportunity hints at potential growth should the council choose to expand user access within the current funding term, making it attractive to both large enterprises and niche service providers poised to offer scalable solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic database access and training

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of access to OpenAthens, along with associated training to facilitate its use. OpenAthens is the platform that provides access to electronic journals for the health and care sector. The current cost is for a limited number of users. Within the current funding window to 2027, if demand is there, we may wish to explore increasing the number of users in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081984-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£38,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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