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Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council successfully completed a procurement process for a Job Evaluation System, specifically the Gauge Software, through a direct award method. The process was classified as below threshold and did not involve a competitive bidding stage, reflecting a more streamlined approach typical of sub-central government authority procurements. Announced on 9th April 2026 and marked complete in status, this procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development. The contract is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £52,914.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology service sector, with a focus on software solutions. As the supplier, Pilat Europe Limited—a UK-based SME—demonstrates that smaller organisations can effectively compete and provide specialised services in the public sector. The contract underlines the demand for tailored IT solutions like consulting and software development within local government bodies, serving as a potential market for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

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-067eff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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
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

PILAT EUROPE

Further Information

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