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GovRoam service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "GovRoam service," a national roaming WiFi initiative used by the Yorkshire & Humberside Digital Partnership. This process has reached the award stage, with Nynet Limited serving as the supplier. Located in Bradford, the contracting authority is handling the payment to Nynet Limited for the provision of these IT services, which fall under the services category. The procurement was completed without competition, under its "Below threshold" method, reflecting direct procurement practices. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026, with a total value of £62,040, including gross amounts. The primary subject of the contract involves IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support.

The GovRoam contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and internet solutions. The collaboration with Nynet Limited, an SME, amplifies scope for small to medium enterprises to engage in and fulfil similar IT-driven procurement contracts within the public sector. Companies within the IT industry looking to expand their presence in public sector engagements may find advantages through partnerships with entities like the Yorkshire & Humberside Digital Partnership. Moreover, businesses that can offer cutting-edge digital solutions could leverage this type of tender as a gateway to substantial growth and development prospects within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

GovRoam service

Notice Description

GovRoam is a national roaming Wifi service that is utilised by the Yorkshire & Humberside Digital Partnership (YHDP) Members. The YHDP Transition and Resources Team (TRT) currently administer the provision of GovRoam through Nynet Ltd who is an IT Provider owned and operated by North Yorkshire Council (NYC), a Partner of the YHDP, and Nynet host and manage GovRoam on behalf of the partnership. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is acting as the legal entity that hosts the TRT for the YHDP. CBMDC have collected the annual fees from the Members of the YHDP and now need to pay this to Nynet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06594b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015695-2026
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
£51,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 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

NYNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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