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SaaS Respond - Corporate Complaints solution (TRANSPARENCY NOTICE)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is engaged in a procurement process titled "SaaS Respond - Corporate Complaints solution," focusing on IT services within the public authority sub-central government sector. The procurement method is direct and falls below the threshold, thus conducted without competition. Situated in Bradford, UK, the process is in the award stage as of 19th February 2026, with a contract period beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. A significant milestone deadline for the future signature of the contract is scheduled for 6th March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for IT service firms that specialise in consulting, software development, and support, particularly for businesses operating within the SaaS sector. With Respond Group Limited (UK) dba Aptean identified as the supplier, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find a foothold in offering additional services since options for more licences are available during the contract period. The tender appeals to businesses equipped to meet public sector needs, fostering innovation within the corporate complaints management domain.

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Notice Title

SaaS Respond - Corporate Complaints solution (TRANSPARENCY NOTICE)

Notice Description

Annual licence, support and maintenance of the current Corporate Complaints solution (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TRANSPARENCY NOTICE)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015446-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£28,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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

RESPOND GROUP LIMITED (UK) DBA APTEAN

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