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PlanningUpdate

07 Aug 2026 at 11:54

Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Regulatory Case Management System. This process involves a soft market test to understand the range of system capabilities and innovations that can support the council's planning and regulatory services. Identified under the OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-06df0c," this opportunity falls within the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The soft market test is scheduled for engagement, with responses due by 4th September 2026 at noon. The council operates from City Hall, College Green, Bristol, and uses the procurement method to assess market readiness and inform their final tender specifications.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those that offer innovative tools for regulatory and planning services. Firms with expertise in developing and implementing regulatory case management software are well-suited to participate, offering them a chance to collaborate with a public authority - sub-central government entity. Companies providing such capabilities will benefit from early engagement and the opportunity to influence the components considered in the formal tender, aiming for a long-term contract set to commence in April 2028 and run through April 2034. The soft market test is a chance to showcase market-leading solutions and potentially secure a prestigious contract with Bristol City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Regulatory Case Management System - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Bristol City Council is conducting a soft market test to explore the range of systems available to support our planning and regulatory services. This exercise will help us understand market capabilities and innovations.

Planning Information

Soft Market Test for Regulatory Case Management System - responses required by 4th September 2026 - 12:00pm. Pro contract advert can be found at th following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23135a17-3592-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075282-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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