Framework for the Provision of IT Software
City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £4,800,000
Deadline
11 December 2025
Published
21 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Authority is seeking to create a framework of providers who are suitably experienced and qualified to supply IT Software. This covers the purchase, licencing and subscription, but will also include related professional services and support and maintenance related to the software solution, whether cloud-based, on-premises or hybrid.
This will be an Open framework for a total period of 8 years. It is anticipated the framework will be re-opened in Year 3 and Year 6.
It is anticipated that the value of this contract will be in the region of £800,000 per annum. The Council makes no guarantees to the Provider in terms of values and or volumes, as this is dependent on the transactions made throughout the life of this contract.
Additional details
The Council does not guarantee any minimum level of spend. The Council retains the right to use alternative procurement routes and alternative Providers for specific software or solutions where appropriate.
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Award Details
CDW Limited
£4,800,000
Phoenix Software Limited
£4,800,000
Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc
£4,800,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Care 24-7 Limited
6 contracts wonlatest 18 Feb 2026ends 31 Mar 2030£8m
total awarded
- 2
Waythrough
5 contracts wonlatest 22 Jun 2026ends 30 Sept 2030£15m
total awarded
- 3
Horton Housing Support Limited
5 contracts wonlatest 1 Jun 2026ends 30 Sept 2030£12m
total awarded
- 4
CONTROLLED SPACE LIMITED
£253,259
total awarded
- 5
BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
4 contracts wonlatest 29 Jun 2026ends 30 Jan 2028£28m
total awarded
Care 24-7 Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 April 2026
Submission deadline
11 December 2025
Notice type
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