Planning

Soft Market Test - e-Procurement & Contract Management System

  • Bristol City Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-003093

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0605ab

Published 14 January 2026, 1:11pm



Scope

Reference

DN802582

Description

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.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 1 May 2031
  • 4 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 48490000 - Procurement software package

Contract locations

  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Engagement

Engagement deadline

30 January 2026

Engagement process description

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


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

Bristol City Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD

City Hall, College Green

Bristol

BS1 5TR

United Kingdom

Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government