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Framework for the Provision of IT Software

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority

In brief

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarded IT and software work to Phoenix Software Limited, Specialist Computer Centres Plc and CDW Limited on 20 April 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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. 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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Phoenix Software Limited
Specialist Computer Centres Plc
CDW Limited (SME)
7 bids received
£4,800,000
Awarded 5 February 2026
21 April 2026 to 28 February 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 072351-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 011251-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 035921-2026

About the buyer

City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 072351-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2025, last updated 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.