Planning

SOFT MARKET TEST - Bristol City Council Legal management software

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Feb 2021 at 15:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a Soft Market Testing Exercise initiated by Bristol City Council (BCC) aimed at exploring the availability of Legal Management software solutions. This exercise, which falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the release of the expression of interest (EOI) on 1st February 2021 and the end date for EOIs set for 12th February 2021 at 12pm. Interested suppliers must respond by this deadline to be considered for further assessments, which may include opportunities for product demonstrations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software companies, particularly those specialising in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions or similar offerings related to legal management. Businesses ready to demonstrate their capabilities through a concise questionnaire and potentially showcase their products may benefit considerably from this engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can play a pivotal role in providing innovative software solutions that meet the needs outlined by Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TEST - Bristol City Council Legal management software

Notice Description

Bristol City Council ("BCC") is undertaking a Soft Market Testing Exercise in relation to the availability of Legal Management software solutions. This will feed into the development of BCC's ongoing strategy in this area. As part of this Soft Market Testing Exercise, BCC will invite some of the participating respondents to demonstrate their product and platform to a panel of project stakeholders. BCC will reserve the right to determine who is invited to any demonstration, and an expression of interest by a supplier does not mean an invitation will be automatically forthcoming. Any suppliers who are not invited to a product demonstration are not excluded from involvement in any future procurement project for this requirement. The Soft Market Test will comprise of two parts: Part 1: Expression of interest (EOI) of participation, and high-level capability assessment - Advert released 1st February 2021 - EOIs allowed from 1st February 2021 to 12th February 2021 @ 12pm - As part of EOI submission, supplier will be asked to complete a short yes/no questionnaire to assess initial capability Part 2: Further capability assessment and potential demonstration sessions - From this shortlist of interested suppliers, BCC will provide a more detailed questionnaire for suppliers to complete, to further assess market capability. This will be available to all suppliers who meet all requirements in the yes/no questionnaire in Part 1 - We may also invite certain suppliers to an online demonstration session of their product Whilst BCC's strategic preference is for a Software-as-a-Service solution, we are willing to consider alternative models that may be available in the market. For the avoidance of doubt, this process is for the purpose of conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise, and will not formally begin the procurement or constitute any commitment by BCC to undertake any procurement exercise. If you wish to take part in this Soft Market Testing Exercise, please register to use the ProContract procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. The reference for this project is DN522982.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0d74a7-a665-4017-b91b-5e91a92f7f75
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cameron Graley
Contact Email
cameron.graley@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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