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title: "Solihull Approach"
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buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-12"
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# Solihull Approach

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfe9276d-d794-40cf-acc4-c58369434b6a

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Solihull Approach," which involves acquiring a multi-user license for online courses for parents. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It is a direct award to the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at benefiting the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract commenced on 1 August 2024 and will continue until 31 July 2027. Key dates include the award date of 5 August 2024 and the tender period end date of 29 July 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those offering consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. The direct procurement method signifies a streamlined and efficient procurement process, potentially enhancing the growth prospects for businesses that can deliver high-quality digital solutions for educational services.

## Notice

Multi-User licence for online courses for parents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f3028-9e6c-465d-83cd-78ca9da95541 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,281 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f3028-9e6c-465d-83cd-78ca9da95541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003f3028-9e6c-465d-83cd-78ca9da95541
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84479&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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