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title: "Validation of Planning Applications Solution"
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buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Validation of Planning Applications Solution

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bbd9510-4b96-404f-9b24-f4399803f3be

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the award phase of a tender titled "Validation of Planning Applications Solution," which seeks to deploy an AI solution for validating planning applications. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method, culminating in an award on 14 January 2026, and a contract period starting on 26 January 2026 and ending on 25 January 2028. Agile Applications Limited has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £135,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services and software development to collaborate with local councils in developing AI-driven solutions. While this particular contract has been directly awarded, the growing demand for similar projects in local government sectors could encourage software firms to innovate and seek future partnerships. Larger businesses with robust capabilities in AI applications and project management are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts that may arise in this sector, which continues to evolve as local authorities seek efficient solutions to streamline operations.

## Notice

AI solution to assist with validation of planning applications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634bc293-33dd-4c1b-9e07-aa54c506ead3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILE APPLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634bc293-33dd-4c1b-9e07-aa54c506ead3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634bc293-33dd-4c1b-9e07-aa54c506ead3
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101702&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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