---
title: "CBMDC 548 - Invoice Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055615"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055615.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# CBMDC 548 - Invoice Management System

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055615

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has recently completed the procurement process for the development and maintenance of an Invoice Management System, inclusive of a transition to cloud-based infrastructure. This process was conducted under a direct procurement method, bypassing competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract, identified as CBMDC 548, falls within the IT services industry category and has been awarded to Documation Software Ltd, an SME based in Southampton. The contractual period is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029, with a potential one-year extension. The project is valued at £156,000, with a gross value of £187,200, and is primarily aimed at services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE region.

This contract presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT services, including software development and cloud solutions, to leverage their expertise while expanding their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in invoice management solutions and cloud technology can find growth opportunities by engaging in similar tenders, which favour straightforward, direct award procedures where competition is less extensive. There is a clear potential for IT firms already focusing on municipal clients to demonstrate their competencies in critical service areas like system upgrades and cloud transitions, filling a crucial role for city councils and comparable public authorities.

## Notice

To support and maintenance of the Invoice Management System (IMS) including an upgrade to move to Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036174-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £156,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOCUMATION SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036174-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036174-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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