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Provision of a Hosted Meeting and Agenda System (ModernGov)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Bristol City Council for the 'Provision of a Hosted Meeting and Agenda System (ModernGov)' has reached the award stage. Located in Bristol, region UKK11, this tender falls under the software package and information systems category. Completed on 18th May 2026, the contract was directly awarded to Civica UK Ltd without prior publication due to the supplier's exclusive rights and technical necessities that necessitate continuity with existing systems. The procurement method used was ‘limited’, justifying no open competition as changing the supplier could lead to significant costs and technical challenges.

This tender presents an influential business opportunity for software solution providers specialising in governance and digital agenda systems. Well-suited for businesses with expertise in providing bespoke software solutions, especially those with existing intellectual property and exclusive rights, this contract allows the supplier Civica UK Ltd to broaden its footprint within the regional government sector. The contract's value at £81,402 for a three-year term, with a potential 12-month extension, provides Civica UK Ltd with a stable and extended relationship with a key regional authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Hosted Meeting and Agenda System (ModernGov)

Notice Description

Software for the Hosted Meeting and Agenda System (ModernGov) for decision making meetings to upload reports and agendas to enable elected members and the public to electronically access those documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3 year contract with option to extend for 12 months for Software for the Hosted Meeting and Agenda System (ModernGov) for decision making meetings to upload reports and agendas to enable elected members and the public to electronically access those documents.

Options: 3+1 years contract.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award to Civica UK Ltd via the CCS Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Lot 4 Citizen Services for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months for the following reasons:- * There is no competition for technical reasons, as the supplier holds intellectual property or exclusive rights, making them the only source for the required goods, services, or works. * Existing Supplier: The contract involves goods, services, or works from an existing supplier and changing the supplier would result in the Council receiving goods, services, or works that are different from or incompatible with the existing ones.o Bringing in a new supplier would cause such differences or incompatibilities that would cause significant disproportionate costs and technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045556-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£81,402 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

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