Planning

Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a "Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System". This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on procurement software packages, classified under the CPV code 48490000. The geographical focus is the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region (UKK1), with the contract period potentially extending from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2029, and possible renewal until 1st May 2031. Interested parties should note the scheduled market engagement due by the 30th of January 2026. The exercise aims to gather insights from potential suppliers, understanding their capabilities and innovations in this sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in e-procurement software development to showcase their offerings and engage with a local authority buyer such as Bristol City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria favour such businesses. Engaging in this tender process could provide valuable exposure and the potential for long-term partnerships, allowing companies to contribute to and benefit from public sector digital transformation initiatives. Suppliers who can demonstrate innovative solutions in procurement and contract management software will find this an opportune moment to influence future procurement strategies and offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing exercise intended to gather information from potential suppliers of Procurement and Contract Management Software. It is not a procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Local Authority. Responses will help us understand market capabilities, innovation opportunities, and indicative approaches to delivery.

Planning Information

Information can be found in Pro contract by following this link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e385271c-46f1-f011-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003093-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48490000 - Procurement 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
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
debbie.knight@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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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