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Investigate Intelligence System

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for an "Investigate Intelligence System," aimed at the prevention and detection of crime, classified under Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000). The tender was designated as a service with a procurement method noted as "Other," and has since reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £26,029, was awarded to GB Group Plc and is to be executed in the South West of the United Kingdom. The process started on 1st January 2021 and will continue until 31st January 2029. Bristol City Council, headquartered at City Hall, College Green, Bristol, acted as the buyer, with the contact point being Farida Sheikh.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those focusing on crime prevention and intelligence systems. SMEs and organisations with expertise in national intelligence systems stand to gain considerably, given the project's extensive performance period spanning eight years. The project's focus on utilising cutting-edge software to enhance public safety could provide significant growth potential for suppliers adept in handling complex, long-term contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investigate Intelligence System

Notice Description

National intelligence system used for the prevention and detection of crime against BCC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03b1feab-bdf9-40ea-a6f6-740ceae025bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd71f571-7593-4545-a93a-349fa4ae45d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,029 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,029 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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