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CBMDC - SAP Licences

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for SAP licensing support and maintenance, leading to a direct award contract to SAP UK Ltd. The procurement, titled "CBMDC - SAP Licences," falls under the IT services industry category and specifically covers services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract ensures the continuation of SAP licencing support and maintenance, extending from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with options for renewal until 2030. This procurement was structured as a direct award due to SAP UK Ltd's exclusive access to the software's source code, meeting the council’s requirement for continuity in their existing SAP system solutions.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those with expertise in SAP systems and software. While SAP UK Ltd was awarded the contract due to unique technical capabilities, companies that offer complementary services such as consultancy or operational support for SAP frameworks could benefit from aligning with similar public sector needs. Organisations with a focus on IT support, system upgrades, and maintenance frameworks that align with the perpetual licensing model could find long-term growth opportunities in meeting additional needs or future tenders of the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBMDC - SAP Licences

Notice Description

SAP Licencing Support and Maintenance 1 year renewal

Procurement Information

The Council owns perpetual licences to use the software. The renewal will give the Council rights to product upgrades, new product functionalities, fixes, patches etc. The contract is not to procure a new system or solution, it is purely to cover the existing perpetual licences with ongoing support and maintenance and provide usage rights to SAP Solution Manager. SAP UK Ltd is the only company that has access to the software source code and can support our entire portfolio. No other supplier can do this. The contract is purely for licences, the operational support contract of SAP was tendered via an open process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051201-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£446,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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