Software tenders and contracts in the South West
There are 11 live software tenders in the South West right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers software, digital services, website and case management systems contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 11 live software tenders in the South West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 8 of 11 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 11
02Live software tenders in the South West
- Electronic Point Of Sale SolutionBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilSouth West£400kCloses TomorrowSME
- Develop and Supply an Interactive online Nature Finance Project Development gameNatural EnglandNorth East +8£16kCloses 5 daysSME
- PDSE Patient Record Management SolutionUniversity of PlymouthSouth West£890kCloses 8 daysSME
- ITT (CF) - Digital Preservation System - UID 226MHistoric EnglandSouth West£1.2mCloses 9 days
- Cabot Learning Federation - Provision of HR and Payroll SystemCabot Learning Federation Multi Academy TrustSouth West£1.4mCloses 11 daysSME
- Case Management System - Drug and Alcohol ServiceSomerset CouncilSouth West£400kCloses 14 daysSME
- ITT - Recruitment Applicant Tracking System - UID 390MHistoric EnglandSouth West£140kCloses 19 days
- Procurement of an HR and Payroll SystemLOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITEDNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 daysSME
- Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of HR and Payroll SystemAspire Academy TrustSouth West£450kCloses 32 daysSME
- Transit Payment Service Providers (TPSP), Closed Loop cEMV Token Providers, and Handheld Revenue Inspection Devices, for public transport servicesSOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITEDSouth West£20m–60mCloses 35 daysSME
- Jisc Google for Education Reseller Framework AgreementJISC SERVICES LIMITEDSouth West£20mCloses Not statedFramework
03Who is buying
- Historic England 2 live tenders
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 1 live tender
- Natural England 1 live tender
- University of Plymouth 1 live tender
- Cabot Learning Federation Multi Academy Trust 1 live tender
04Software contracts: common questions
How many software tenders are live in the South West?
11 right now, from 10 public buyers, with 6 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in software contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win software contracts?
Often, yes. 8 of the 11 live tenders in the South West are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: IT, digital & cyber
Public sector IT buyers commonly require Cyber Essentials (often Plus) and sometimes ISO 27001. Much spend goes through frameworks such as G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes, so being listed can matter more than chasing single tenders.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.