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16 Jul 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process titled "CBMDC 686 - Alcium Evolutive," falling under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The location for this contract is in the United Kingdom, within the UKE region. This procurement involved a direct method below the threshold without competition, concluding with an award on 16th July 2026. The contract spans from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with options for purchasing additional licences if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those proficient in developing and supporting software solutions. Companies of substantial size, similar to Alcium Software, which was awarded this contract, would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging with contracts like these can foster business expansion, client base diversification, and enhanced industry reputation. Businesses looking to grow in the public sector IT services market should take note of similar procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBMDC 686 - Alcium Evolutive

Notice Description

3 years Evolutive Site Licence including 80 Flexible Licences & 1 Partner Licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£140,865 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ALCIUM SOFTWARE

Further Information

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