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title: "Portfolio and Resource Tool"
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# Portfolio and Resource Tool

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f418b6-08a5-4fbf-b1d1-0b1c87a4814e

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Portfolio and Resource Tool", a tactical short-term software licensing solution aimed at enhancing project, resource, and programme management capabilities. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract valued at £316,000. The tender period concluded on 17 May 2019, and the awarded contract commenced on 30 August 2019, extending until 29 August 2021. This project falls under the services category and is classified as scheduling and productivity software, with delivery expected in the South West region of England.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in software development and project management tools. Companies capable of providing innovative and efficient software solutions would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts of this nature with Bristol City Council. The focus on service-based procurement also indicates potential for ongoing collaborations as the council seeks to enhance operational efficiency through technology.

## Notice

The contract is a tactical short term solution for software licencing to enable the Council to use a Project, Resource and Programme management tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef712f0a-414e-4b57-acc2-d82438991a74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2019 - 29 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £316,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £316,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2019 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef712f0a-414e-4b57-acc2-d82438991a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef712f0a-414e-4b57-acc2-d82438991a74
  29th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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