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31 Jul 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Election Registration and Management Software & House visiting Tablets 2026-2027". This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV code: 48000000), was conducted through an open procedure with a tender process. The award stage was completed, and Civica UK Limited has been designated as the supplier. The project, valued at £45,888, is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2027. The services will be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally beyond.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale government projects. While the tender was not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies similar to Civica UK Limited, which have the necessary infrastructure and experience in handling extensive governmental contracts, would find such opportunities aligned with their expertise. The procurement process's open nature suggests that any business capable of meeting the requisite criteria could engage with future tenders of a similar scope.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Election Registration and Management Software & House visiting Tablets 2026-2027

Notice Description

Provision of Election Registration and Management Software & House visiting Tablets 2026-2027 XPRESS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10f5291a-48fb-4ed6-8539-a1c7e0a90fa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e083404-685f-4c2d-a1d9-2fd0fea85685
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£45,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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