---
title: "Navigatr \"Community Package\" for Digital Badges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06879b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06879b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Navigatr "Community Package" for Digital Badges

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06879b

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract to NAVIGATR LIMITED for the provision of a "Community Package" for digital badges. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance digital skills through badges offered on a web-based platform, catering to Bradford Careers and Technical Education. This procurement process, classified under educational software development services, was conducted using the direct procurement method without competition, as it was a below-threshold procurement. The contract commenced on 21st April 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance. This project is located in Bradford, within the UKE41 region, and aligns with sub-central government authority requirements.

This contract provides significant opportunities for organisations specialising in web server software and educational software development. As the focus is on digital skills education, businesses capable of offering innovative and scalable solutions in these domains stand a strong chance of success. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ed-tech firms with expertise in platform integration, digital badge systems, and community engagement will find this project conducive to business growth. The collaboration reinforces the need for solutions that reduce costs, such as the elimination of separate badge writing and quality assurance software expenses, thereby opening avenues for businesses that offer comprehensive, cost-effective packages.

## Notice

Navigatr to provide a "Community Package" on their web-based platform. This will allow Bradford Careers and Technical Education to host and issue digital skills badges on this platform. Improved functionality offer from Navigatr means we no longer need to pay for separate badge writing/quality assurance software (previously purchased separately from Badge Nation at a cost of PS5,000 per annum). It was proposed in early 2026, that due to commissioning resource issues and the need to ensure continuity of service, we could maintain the existing contract arrangements with Navigatr for a further year with a view to undertaking a competitive commissioning exercise to put in place a long-term contract to commence in April 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,750 |
| Contracts value | £24,750 |

## 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 | NAVIGATR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036196-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036189-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036196-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036189-2026
  21st April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.navigatr.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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