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Software Asset Management Solution

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council involves the award of a contract for a "Software Asset Management Solution." This initiative targeted the renewal of existing software and hardware management tools along with IT asset consultancy services, ensuring effective inventory management and financial insights into the council's IT estate. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out as a direct award, below the threshold without competition, to Certero Ltd. This contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will initially run until 31st December 2026, with an option for a 12-month renewal, having a gross value of £143,185.90. The award stage has been completed, with Certero Ltd as the contracted supplier, and all activities are to take place within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKE region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those involved in software consulting, development, and support. SMEs like Certero Ltd, which offer comprehensive IT asset management and consultancy solutions, can benefit from such contracts by expanding their reach within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with governmental projects, and increasing financial turnover. The engagement with a public authority such as the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council further solidifies credibility and provides a platform for sustained business growth and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Software Asset Management Solution

Notice Description

Renewal of the existing software/hardware asset management tool and IT Asset consultancy service to effectively inventory manage and provide expenditure insight to the Council's IT hardware and software asset estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005419-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,321 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
Nita Patel
Contact Email
nita.patel@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01274432752

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

CERTERO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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