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SaaS Respond - Annual Licence, Support and Maintenance

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:33

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:29

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a direct award process for the contract titled "SaaS Respond - Annual Licence, Support and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the services category and pertains to license management software which facilitates the logging and management of statutory and social care complaints across various services. The award was granted to APTEAN LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Lichfield, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement method utilised was "below threshold - without competition," in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring the continuation without technical disruptions to essential complaint-handling functions. The contract is valued at £84,941.98, with a gross amount of £101,930.38. The key procurement stage is the award and contract process, completed with the signature dated on 27th February 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software management systems, specifically those offering licence management solutions and social work-related services. Although the procurement method was a direct award, businesses offering similar innovative solutions could potentially position themselves for future opportunities or extensions. Large companies with robust case management systems would be well-suited to support or compete in similar procurement processes, particularly those emphasising seamless integration and continuity of service delivery. The public authority is keen on avoiding technical incompatibilities, suggesting an openness to collaborations that enhance service reliability and efficiency across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

SaaS Respond - Annual Licence, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

This direct award is made under Schedule 5, paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, allowing continuation of the Council's existing Respond case - management system. The system supports the logging and management of statutory and social care complaints across multiple services, and changing supplier would cause technical incompatibilities and disrupt essential complaint - handling functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017989-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,941 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£84,941 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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

APTEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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