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Altura Learning licences

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for "Altura Learning licences," focusing on the renewal of licences essential for the workforce within Adult Social Care. These licences allow access to the 'Bridge' learning management system created by Altura Learning United Kingdom Limited, ensuring staff can meet statutory requirements. The procurement is categorised under educational and license management software, situated in Bradford, UK. The process employed a direct procurement method, described as below threshold, allowing acquisition without competition. The award is valued at £7,355,962 (excluding VAT) and covers the contract period from 8th January 2026 to 31st October 2028.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses in the educational software industry, particularly those capable of providing mobile-friendly and adaptable learning solutions for public sector services. While the procurement for this tender did not involve a competitive bidding process, similar future opportunities may be appealing to software providers with a focus on public sector education technology. Companies of large scale that specialise in tailored learning management systems stand to benefit substantially from such contracts, as they can leverage their expertise and existing platforms to service governmental needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Altura Learning licences

Notice Description

The renewal of the licences will fulfil the statutory and mandatory requirements for Residential and Community Services workforce within Adult Social Care. The licences enable the workforce to access 'Bridge' a learning management system owned by Altura Learning United Kingdom Ltd. Bridge is designed to be mobile friendly and adapted to the learning needs of the workforce

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,355,962 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquires@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

ALTURA LEARNING UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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