---
title: "Support Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051afa"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051afa.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051afa.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Support Renewal

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051afa

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## Summary

Bristol City Council recently completed a procurement process for "VXRAIL / VXR Support Renewal" under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting and support. This procurement was executed using a limited competition method, as it fell below the financial threshold, and involved a contract awarded to Circle IT Solutions Ltd. The contract, signed on 1st April 2025, covers the period starting from 2nd April 2025 to 1st April 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and the contract remains active, with a gross value of £150,932.91. The services will be provided primarily in the region of Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and support solutions. The limited competition nature of this process suggests that specialised SMEs, like Circle IT Solutions Ltd, can be advantageous in such bids, as they may possess niche expertise and agility in servicing sub-central governmental needs. Businesses keen on increasing their footprint in public sector IT projects should consider engaging in similar procurement opportunities to foster growth.

## Notice

VXRAIL / VXR Support Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023974-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,777 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023974-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023974-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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