---
title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06679e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06679e

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to renew their contract for a Job Evaluation System using Gauge Software, a service crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. Under the procurement method of direct award, deemed below threshold without competition, Pilat Europe Limited, a UK-based SME, has been identified as the supplier for this IT service, which encompasses consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, covering the UK region. A key date to note is the future signature milestone, scheduled for 27th March 2026, ensuring transparency in line with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender mainly presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT services, including software development and consulting, to collaborate with sub-central government entities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. While direct procurement has streamlined this process without competition, future projects might open more opportunities as the council looks to maintain and expand its digital capabilities. Companies that offer tailored software solutions and reliable technical support may find potential growth avenues through establishing credibility in government contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Renewal of existing contract to enable Service to continue using the system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,095 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PILAT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021972-2026
  11th March 2026 - Transparency 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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