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title: "Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48124027-6086-47f3-8747-c30b101ab5ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48124027-6086-47f3-8747-c30b101ab5ff

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the award stage for the "Real Time Suicide Surveillance System (RTSS)" procurement, classified under software package and information systems, with the industry category extending to IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, concluding its tender period on 8th June 2026, with a contract commencing on 30th July 2026 and concluding by 29th July 2028. The contract, valued at £47,756, has been awarded to Softcat plc, a large-scale supplier. This procurement covers the delivery region of England, UK.

This tender could offer substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT services, and consulting to engage with government contracts and expand their portfolio, particularly for those with capabilities in developing sophisticated information systems. Although the suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs, firms with expertise in the specified industry sectors should seek similar openings by leveraging successes from such engagements. By providing a real-time surveillance system, businesses can demonstrate technical proficiency and reliability, thereby establishing their presence and credibility in public sector projects.

## Notice

Initial period (30/07/2026 - 29/07/2028) valued at PS31,055.00 Extension (29/07/2028 - 29/07/2029) valued at PS16,701.19 Total value of contract - PS47,756.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173fff75-8fd2-429a-8a94-1a88f5725ed0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,756 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173fff75-8fd2-429a-8a94-1a88f5725ed0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173fff75-8fd2-429a-8a94-1a88f5725ed0
  23rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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