Scope
Reference
104504
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Contract 1. IT Software Framework
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £4,800,000 excluding VAT
- £5,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 18 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Total contract term of 8 years, expected to be re-opened in Year 3 and Year 6
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CDW Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHM-6656-PDQZ
3rd Floor, 1 New Change,
London,
EC4M 9AF
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0207 791 6000
Email: enablement@uk.cdw.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. IT Software Framework
Phoenix Software Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJR-2682-VHWP
Blenheim House, York Road,
Pocklington, York,
YO42 1NS
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01904 562200
Email: Keith-Martin@phoenixs.co.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. IT Software Framework
Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNM-8883-CCXP
James House, Warwick Road,
Tyseley, Birmingham
B11 2LE
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0121 766 7000
Email: robert.drury@scc.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. IT Software Framework
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Catherine Mullins
Email: catherine.mullins@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government