--- title: "SOFT MARKET TEST - Bristol City Council Legal management software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-01" --- # SOFT MARKET TEST - Bristol City Council Legal management software Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-897f31c7-7294-4fc0-b05d-85887b8fa2f8.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a Soft Market Testing Exercise initiated by Bristol City Council (BCC) aimed at exploring the availability of Legal Management software solutions. This exercise, which falls under the industry category of industry-specific software packages, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the release of the expression of interest (EOI) on 1st February 2021 and the end date for EOIs set for 12th February 2021 at 12pm. Interested suppliers must respond by this deadline to be considered for further assessments, which may include opportunities for product demonstrations. This tender presents significant opportunities for software companies, particularly those specialising in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions or similar offerings related to legal management. Businesses ready to demonstrate their capabilities through a concise questionnaire and potentially showcase their products may benefit considerably from this engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can play a pivotal role in providing innovative software solutions that meet the needs outlined by Bristol City Council. ## Notice Bristol City Council ("BCC") is undertaking a Soft Market Testing Exercise in relation to the availability of Legal Management software solutions. This will feed into the development of BCC's ongoing strategy in this area. As part of this Soft Market Testing Exercise, BCC will invite some of the participating respondents to demonstrate their product and platform to a panel of project stakeholders. BCC will reserve the right to determine who is invited to any demonstration, and an expression of interest by a supplier does not mean an invitation will be automatically forthcoming. Any suppliers who are not invited to a product demonstration are not excluded from involvement in any future procurement project for this requirement. The Soft Market Test will comprise of two parts: Part 1: Expression of interest (EOI) of participation, and high-level capability assessment - Advert released 1st February 2021 - EOIs allowed from 1st February 2021 to 12th February 2021 @ 12pm - As part of EOI submission, supplier will be asked to complete a short yes/no questionnaire to assess initial capability Part 2: Further capability assessment and potential demonstration sessions - From this shortlist of interested suppliers, BCC will provide a more detailed questionnaire for suppliers to complete, to further assess market capability. This will be available to all suppliers who meet all requirements in the yes/no questionnaire in Part 1 - We may also invite certain suppliers to an online demonstration session of their product Whilst BCC's strategic preference is for a Software-as-a-Service solution, we are willing to consider alternative models that may be available in the market. For the avoidance of doubt, this process is for the purpose of conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise, and will not formally begin the procurement or constitute any commitment by BCC to undertake any procurement exercise. If you wish to take part in this Soft Market Testing Exercise, please register to use the ProContract procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. The reference for this project is DN522982. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0d74a7-a665-4017-b91b-5e91a92f7f75 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 1 Feb 2021 at 15:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0d74a7-a665-4017-b91b-5e91a92f7f75 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0d74a7-a665-4017-b91b-5e91a92f7f75 1st February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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