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Altura Learning licences

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 17:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Mar 2026 at 17:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

08 Jan 2026 at 14:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract to renew Altura Learning licences, aimed at supporting the workforce within Adult Social Care. This process ensures the statutory and mandatory training requirements are met, utilising the 'Bridge' learning management system provided by Altura Learning United Kingdom Limited. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, with the contract effective from 11th March 2026 to 31st October 2028. Categorised under goods, specifically educational and license management software packages, the procurement enhances the capabilities of Residential and Community Services in Bradford, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in educational software and licence management solutions, due to the consistent demand for compliance and training systems within the public sector. Large-scale providers, similar to Altura Learning, which can deliver mobile-friendly and adaptable learning platforms, are ideal candidates for future engagements. This contract underscores the importance of robust learning systems in fulfilling governmental agency requirements, providing a lucrative avenue for businesses in the educational technology industry. The engagement with a sub-central government authority like the City of Bradford Council further solidifies prospects for expanding services across similar councils in the UK.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022024-2026
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
£7,355,962 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,355,962 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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