Altura Learning licences

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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29 May 2026 at 10:28

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29 May 2026 at 10:25

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29 May 2026 at 10:23

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11 Mar 2026 at 17:15

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11 Mar 2026 at 17:04

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the renewal of Altura Learning licences, aimed at supporting the Residential and Community Services workforce within Adult Social Care. This initiative facilitates access to 'Bridge', a learning management system developed by Altura Learning United Kingdom Ltd, particularly designed to cater to mobile-friendly learning needs. The procurement, classified under the public authority sub-central government, was managed using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract has been signed and is active from March 11, 2026, to October 31, 2028, with a total gross value of £88,271.54. The primary focus is on educational and license management software, benefiting the Bradford region (UKE41) and serving the local community needs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software licensing solutions, particularly those that can deliver mobile-compatible applications. Large-scale companies like Altura Learning United Kingdom Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the type of expertise and scale required to meet the specific needs outlined in the tender. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within adult social care and learning management systems, would find such contracts suitable. An understanding of public sector statutory and mandatory compliance, as well as adaptability to workforce development requirements, are crucial for successful participation in similar future tenders.

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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/050732-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£73,559 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£73,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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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
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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