Construction Portal

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process titled "Construction Portal," aimed at subscribing to a reference library of information for various teams within the council. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The contract, awarded to Allium UK Holding Limited, commenced on 31 May 2026 and is set to end on 30 May 2027. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, this procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The legal framework guiding this contract is under the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation. The entire process was finalised with the contract being signed on 21 May 2026, valued at £29,790.75 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for IT service providers, especially small to medium enterprises, to engage with public institutions and expand their business portfolios. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, or Internet and support services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. By building partnerships with public offices like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, businesses can not only secure steady revenue streams but also enhance their reputation in the public sector space.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Construction Portal

Notice Description

Subscription to Construction Portal which is used as a reference library of information by various teams in Bradford Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b016
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053927-2026
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
£29,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ALLIUM UK HOLDING

Further Information

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