---
title: "Regulatory Case Management System - Soft Market Test"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06df0c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-07"
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# Regulatory Case Management System - Soft Market Test

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06df0c

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Regulatory Case Management System. This process involves a soft market test to understand the range of system capabilities and innovations that can support the council's planning and regulatory services. Identified under the OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-06df0c," this opportunity falls within the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The soft market test is scheduled for engagement, with responses due by 4th September 2026 at noon. The council operates from City Hall, College Green, Bristol, and uses the procurement method to assess market readiness and inform their final tender specifications.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those that offer innovative tools for regulatory and planning services. Firms with expertise in developing and implementing regulatory case management software are well-suited to participate, offering them a chance to collaborate with a public authority - sub-central government entity. Companies providing such capabilities will benefit from early engagement and the opportunity to influence the components considered in the formal tender, aiming for a long-term contract set to commence in April 2028 and run through April 2034. The soft market test is a chance to showcase market-leading solutions and potentially secure a prestigious contract with Bristol City Council.

## Notice

Bristol City Council is conducting a soft market test to explore the range of systems available to support our planning and regulatory services. This exercise will help us understand market capabilities and innovations.

### Planning Information

Soft Market Test for Regulatory Case Management System - responses required by 4th September 2026 - 12:00pm. Pro contract advert can be found at th following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23135a17-3592-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075282-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2034 |
| 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075282-2026
- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075271-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075282-2026
  7th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075271-2026
  7th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23135a17-3592-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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