---
title: "Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605ab

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a "Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System". This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on procurement software packages, classified under the CPV code 48490000. The geographical focus is the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region (UKK1), with the contract period potentially extending from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2029, and possible renewal until 1st May 2031. Interested parties should note the scheduled market engagement due by the 30th of January 2026. The exercise aims to gather insights from potential suppliers, understanding their capabilities and innovations in this sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in e-procurement software development to showcase their offerings and engage with a local authority buyer such as Bristol City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as suitability criteria favour such businesses. Engaging in this tender process could provide valuable exposure and the potential for long-term partnerships, allowing companies to contribute to and benefit from public sector digital transformation initiatives. Suppliers who can demonstrate innovative solutions in procurement and contract management software will find this an opportune moment to influence future procurement strategies and offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing exercise intended to gather information from potential suppliers of Procurement and Contract Management Software. It is not a procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Local Authority. Responses will help us understand market capabilities, innovation opportunities, and indicative approaches to delivery.

### Planning Information

Information can be found in Pro contract by following this link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e385271c-46f1-f011-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003093-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 13:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003093-2026
  14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e385271c-46f1-f011-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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