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title: "Tender for the Provision of Professional Services for Cherwell System Configuration & Development"
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# Tender for the Provision of Professional Services for Cherwell System Configuration & Development

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c8222ad-5731-4da8-9cf7-5aab8015e99c

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Professional Services for Cherwell System Configuration & Development." This procurement, categorised under software-related services, is intended to establish a two-year contract with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract seeks a sole supplier to provide bespoke configuration, development, and support services related to its Cherwell system. The tender period will conclude on 11 October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 20 November 2017 and run until 19 November 2019. The services are required to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a total estimated value of £166,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software-related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses with expertise in systems analysis, programming, and consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the bespoke nature of the required services. As the council does not guarantee minimum spend levels, bidders should be prepared for variable transaction volumes throughout the contract's duration, offering a chance for agile and innovative firms to grow their client base.

## Notice

development and support services for it's Cherwell system. The purpose of this tender is to establish a contract with a sole supplier to provide a range of bespoke Configuration, development and support services for its Cherwell system. The length of the contract will be two (2) years with a possible one (1) year extension. The Council makes no guarantees to the supplier in terms of values and or volumes, as this is dependent on the transactions made throughout the life of this contract. The Council does not guarantee any minimum level of spend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cec7528-60a1-4fc7-ba6e-dc330b6702be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 07:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cec7528-60a1-4fc7-ba6e-dc330b6702be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cec7528-60a1-4fc7-ba6e-dc330b6702be
  11th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1bd8358d-d492-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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