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Directory of Services for Adult Social Care 2026 (Wellaware Pt.2)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Directory of Services for Adult Social Care 2026 (Wellaware Pt.2)," under CPV code 72000000, which involves IT services including consulting and software development. This process aims to establish a new Directory of Services accessible through the Government Digital Marketplace, improving compliance with the Care Act for adult social care information in Bristol. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the contracting period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The award was made on the 17th of March 2026, with IDOX Group chosen as the supplier for this contract valued at £77,280 GBP.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in software development and consulting within the social care sector. Companies with capabilities in developing comprehensive digital directories and platforms can deliver substantial value, meeting the council's needs for up-to-date information and guidance systems. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable to compete, providing an accessible entry for smaller or community-focused businesses to participate in public procurement and enhance their footprint within the digital healthcare and social services marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Directory of Services for Adult Social Care 2026 (Wellaware Pt.2)

Notice Description

New Directory of Services from the Government Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14). This will replace the existing Directory known as Wellaware. This will allow us to continue to comply with our Care Act responsibility to provide up to date Information, advice and guidance to adult citizens around our Care and Support offer in Bristol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0790ef99-eedd-4600-95ef-00ef9e349bc6
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

IDOX GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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