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title: "Market Engagement - Electronic Document Redaction Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93d90fbb-f4ae-4032-9aae-7b2001d1c2ba"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-20"
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# Market Engagement - Electronic Document Redaction Software

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93d90fbb-f4ae-4032-9aae-7b2001d1c2ba

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an electronic document redaction software. The tender, titled "Market Engagement - Electronic Document Redaction Software," is categorised under IT services and has an estimated value of £30,000. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 29th May 2020. This initiative aims to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 by streamlining processes related to Subject Access Requests (SARs). Interested vendors can access additional details about this pre-procurement exercise on the Yortender platform, reference DN478124.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in creating electronic solutions that improve compliance and efficiency in data management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can potentially expand their service offerings and establish ongoing relationships with a local authority, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council have a legislative duty to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs). The Corporate Information Governance team are exploring options around electronic redaction. The procurement and implementation of an electronic redaction solution will introduce significant efficiencies in the processing of Subject Access Requests. This is a pre-procurement engagement exercise and does not form a full specification for any replacement system. Full requirements are available on www.yortender.co.uk reference DN478124.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daea5fa1-0d55-4784-90e7-64ba60a174bb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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 May 2020 at 07:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daea5fa1-0d55-4784-90e7-64ba60a174bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daea5fa1-0d55-4784-90e7-64ba60a174bb
  20th May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=85d16fd6-c595-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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