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SLA Online - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, focuses on acquiring IT services in the form of a suite of systems developed by Frontline Data Ltd. The procurement involves essential services such as SLA Online, Managed Portals, and a range of modules to support various educational and governance functions. Categorised under the IT services industry, this contract spans the Bradford region in the UK, with the award set to be signed by 11th March 2026, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. The procurement method employed is direct, falling below the threshold, hence it was awarded without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in educational and governance solutions, to expand their offerings and client base. Businesses with expertise in software development, consulting, and technical support would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future tenders within the public sector. Given the contract's allowance for purchasing additional licences or modules, companies adept at scalable solutions could leverage this aspect to enhance the provided services and foster long-term business growth. The emphasis on proprietary systems highlights an advantageous position for providers with unique, tailor-made platforms that cater to specialised client requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLA Online - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

Notice Description

Traded Services Web Package including SLA Online, Managed Portal, Governor Module, eLearning Module, Card Payments Module. The Council requires continued access to Frontline Data's proprietary suite of systems (including SLA Online, Managed Portals, Card Payment, the Governor Module and the eLearning Module) to support traded and non-traded services, governor management and online access for schools and other organisations. These systems are uniquely developed, owned and maintained by Frontline Data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017504-2026
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
£85,726 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

FRONTLINE DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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