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08 Jun 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract under the title "AutoDesk Renewal," which pertains to the renewal of subscription licenses for the Autodesk AutoCAD suite used by Architectural and Highways Services. The procurement, completed using the direct method without competition, falls under the services category and is associated with the IT services industry. It covers the entire United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 6th April 2026 and concluding on 5th April 2027. This stage marks the completion and award of the contract to Arkance UK Limited, a supplier located in Horley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services, either directly or indirectly related to Autodesk products. SMEs that possess capabilities in managing and supporting software subscription renewals are well-suited to compete in such procurements in the future. Partnerships with local councils, like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, can foster long-term growth through continuous service provision and updated software solutions.

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Notice Title

AutoDesk Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of subscriptions licenses to Autodesk AutoCAD suite of programmes used by Architectural Services and Highways Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aff8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053872-2026
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
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
£92,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 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

ARKANCE

Further Information

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