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title: "VEAT Notification for Liquid Logic Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af84e995-03f4-4972-8175-eadc26809d77"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# VEAT Notification for Liquid Logic Support and Maintenance

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af84e995-03f4-4972-8175-eadc26809d77

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "VEAT Notification for Liquid Logic Support and Maintenance" initiated by Bradford Metropolitan District Council, which is located in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting and software development. The procurement method utilised is selective, through a negotiated procedure. The tender period concluded on 17th October 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2020 and extend until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on specialised IT support and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with complex software systems. As the competition for this contract is limited due to the exclusive rights held by Liquid Logic for providing maintenance, it inherently favours firms with a strong technical capability to deliver tailored support solutions under similar circumstances. Sole providers or those with unique propositions aligned with the existing infrastructure may find themselves well-positioned in this market niche.

## Notice

The Council is looking to contract for Support and Maintenance with Liquid Logic on the existing Children's Social Care System purchased in 2008.The contract is not to procure a new system or solution, it is purely to cover the existing system with on-going support and maintenance.This support contract will give the Council rights to product upgrades, new product functionalities, fixes and patches for the existing solution. Competition is absent for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights (source code). Liquid Logic do not allow other 3rd parties to provide support and maintenance of the intellectual property. No alternative or substitute exists that can provide this support and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b988a-b991-4b7b-9ee7-6c3fb726166b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LIQUIDLOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b988a-b991-4b7b-9ee7-6c3fb726166b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b988a-b991-4b7b-9ee7-6c3fb726166b
  18th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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