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SLA Online - TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:04

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the SLA Online project has been completed by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. The contract involves the provision of a Traded Services Web Package, incorporating SLA Online, Managed Portal, Governor Module, eLearning Module, and Card Payments Module. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It is geographically centred in the United Kingdom, particularly within the regions UKE and UKE41. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The award was finalised on 30th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029, allowing options for purchasing additional licences.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, as it requires specialised software solutions for managing traded and non-traded services across educational and organisational platforms. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises that specialise in developing and maintaining proprietary systems similar to those provided by Frontline Data Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses adept in creating bespoke web-based service platforms for public sector clients stand to benefit, enhancing their market footprint by being associated with a prominent public authority like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029253-2026
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
£85,726 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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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