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"Can Do Bristol" Web Portal Licence Agreement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the web portal licence for "Can Do Bristol", directly awarded to MADE OPEN COMMUNICATIONS LTD. The process commenced with a tender and progressed through to the award stage, culminating in the activation of the contract on the 1st of March 2026, which will remain in effect until the 28th of March 2030. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, aligned with sub-central government public authority needs, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was 'direct', indicating a below-threshold procurement without competition, with the contract valued at £120,000 excluding VAT.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those that offer expertise in web portal solutions. As the allocation involved a direct award, companies comparable to MADE OPEN COMMUNICATIONS LTD, which is identified as an SME, may find potential growth opportunities through enhancing their service offerings or pursuing similar assignments with Bristol City Council and other sub-central government entities. Given the direct nature of this award, strategic partnerships and showcasing reliability and innovation in similar projects can prove advantageous for potential suppliers looking to secure future opportunities in the software package domain within governmental sectors.

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Notice Title

"Can Do Bristol" Web Portal Licence Agreement

Notice Description

Direct award for renewal of contract for the web portal licence for "Can Do Bristol" for Bristol City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE OPEN COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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