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Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the award stage for the "Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)" procurement, classified under software package and information systems, with the industry category extending to IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, concluding its tender period on 8th June 2026, with a contract commencing on 30th July 2026 and concluding by 29th July 2028. The contract, valued at £47,756, has been awarded to Softcat plc, a large-scale supplier. This procurement covers the delivery region of England, UK.

This tender could offer substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT services, and consulting to engage with government contracts and expand their portfolio, particularly for those with capabilities in developing sophisticated information systems. Although the suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs, firms with expertise in the specified industry sectors should seek similar openings by leveraging successes from such engagements. By providing a real-time surveillance system, businesses can demonstrate technical proficiency and reliability, thereby establishing their presence and credibility in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)

Notice Description

Initial period (30/07/2026 - 29/07/2028) valued at PS31,055.00 Extension (29/07/2028 - 29/07/2029) valued at PS16,701.19 Total value of contract - PS47,756.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48124027-6086-47f3-8747-c30b101ab5ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173fff75-8fd2-429a-8a94-1a88f5725ed0
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,756 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,756 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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