CBMDC 475 - IBM Software Subscription

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process titled "CBMDC 475 - IBM Software Subscription," under the selective procurement method. The contract involved the annual software subscription and support renewal for IBM software, facilitated through a further competition under the Council's framework for IT Software provision. Situated in Bradford, United Kingdom, the procurement falls within the services category, specifically IT services including consulting and software development. The process reached the award stage, with Phoenix Software Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £81,262.68, is active from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with options to procure additional licenses as needed.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in consulting and software development. The structured nature of the procurement, awarded under the Council’s framework, suggests stability and recurring business prospects for contractors who can meet specific software and support needs. Large IT service firms like Phoenix Software Limited, especially those with a capacity to handle ongoing software renewals and support contracts, would find this tender well-suited to their growth strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBMDC 475 - IBM Software Subscription

Notice Description

Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 1 Year Purchased following a further competition under the Council's Framework for the Provision of IT Software (ocds-h6vhtk-059bfd).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057500-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,262 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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