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TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to renew their contract for a Job Evaluation System using Gauge Software, a service crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. Under the procurement method of direct award, deemed below threshold without competition, Pilat Europe Limited, a UK-based SME, has been identified as the supplier for this IT service, which encompasses consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, covering the UK region. A key date to note is the future signature milestone, scheduled for 27th March 2026, ensuring transparency in line with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender mainly presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT services, including software development and consulting, to collaborate with sub-central government entities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. While direct procurement has streamlined this process without competition, future projects might open more opportunities as the council looks to maintain and expand its digital capabilities. Companies that offer tailored software solutions and reliable technical support may find potential growth avenues through establishing credibility in government contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software

Notice Description

Renewal of existing contract to enable Service to continue using the system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06679e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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
£44,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

PILAT EUROPE

Further Information

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