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Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Assistive Technology - IT Support for Disabled Colleagues

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 16:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a contract focusing on IT support for colleagues with assistive needs. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled preliminary market engagement due by 2nd April 2026. The tender aims to enhance IT services for disabled colleagues over a two-year period with a potential extension. Located in Bradford, the council intends to achieve Disability Confident Level 3 accreditation within the contract period. The industry category for this tender is IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, with a contract value estimated at £75,000. The procurement method is a tender process involving future communication notices expected on 6th July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services and support, particularly those adept with assistive technology solutions. Companies that can provide consulting and software development services are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project requires vendors to contribute to the knowledge transfer and upskill IT colleagues, thereby ensuring long-term improvements in service delivery. Firms that can offer innovative solutions to improve IT support for disabilities are encouraged to participate, potentially contributing to significant advancements in workplace inclusivity and accessibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Assistive Technology - IT Support for Disabled Colleagues

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) currently provides IT support to colleagues with assistive needs. CBMDC requires a further understanding of the potential market options available for a service that will enhance our IT support to disabled colleagues over the course of 2 years, with a possible extension. The intention is that knowledge transfer and upskilling of IT colleagues will take place over the two years. This will measurably enhance the IT support given to disabled colleagues and support the Council's efforts to achieve Disability Confident Level 3 accreditation within this period.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103579&TID=100108772&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06659c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021020-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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