---
title: "Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067eff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Job Evaluation System - Gauge Software

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067eff

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council successfully completed a procurement process for a Job Evaluation System, specifically the Gauge Software, through a direct award method. The process was classified as below threshold and did not involve a competitive bidding stage, reflecting a more streamlined approach typical of sub-central government authority procurements. Announced on 9th April 2026 and marked complete in status, this procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development. The contract is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £52,914.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology service sector, with a focus on software solutions. As the supplier, Pilat Europe Limited—a UK-based SME—demonstrates that smaller organisations can effectively compete and provide specialised services in the public sector. The contract underlines the demand for tailored IT solutions like consulting and software development within local government bodies, serving as a potential market for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## 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/032381-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,095 |

## 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 | 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

- 9 Apr 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032381-2026
  9th April 2026 - 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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