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Bold Gemini Software support

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:26

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:23

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has advanced to the award stage for the "Bold Gemini Software support" contract. This procurement falls under the services category and is positioned within the Public Authority sub-central government sector, specifically targeting security and subscription services. The process was completed using the direct procurement method, falling below the competitive threshold, and thus no competitive tendering occurred. The procurement activity is located in Bradford, United Kingdom (region UKE41), with the contract period commencing on 29th January 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The total contract value is set at GBP 144,000, including taxes, with a gross amount of GBP 120,000 awarded to BOLD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and security services, particularly those with experience in alarm monitoring and integration with CCTV systems. Companies with expertise in delivering and supporting specialist software and hardware solutions for alarm receiving centres may find this procurement beneficial for business growth. SMEs, like BOLD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, are well-suited to leverage their niche expertise and agility to provide tailored solutions in similar procurement processes. As the work involves maintaining critical alarm systems, businesses offering robust support services could significantly enhance their portfolios and market standing by participating in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Bold Gemini Software support

Notice Description

Bold Communications supplies and supports specialist software and hardware for our Alarm Receiving Centre to enable us to receive fire, intruder and personal attack alarms from council and other external customers. It also supports the council's lone worker system and on-site CCTV alarms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008006-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
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

BOLD COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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