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Placemaker Digital Plan Software

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Placemaker Digital Plan Software" was undertaken by Westmorland and Furness Council, focusing on acquiring digital local plan services through a direct award under the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework. This process took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, falling under the software package and information systems industry category. The award was issued on 5th February 2025, with the contract period slated to run from 21st April 2025 to 21st April 2028. The procurement was completed with an award to Urban Intelligence Limited for £121,197 GBP. The tender was classified as a service procurement, specifically using a direct award method, indicative of its streamlined procurement strategy.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital planning and software development. The direct award nature suggests a preference for qualified suppliers already registered under the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework, making it suitable for firms familiar with public sector procedures and compliance requirements. Businesses managing to secure such tenders can expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhancing visibility and credibility through successful project delivery. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech industry looking to establish or expand their presence in government contracts, although larger companies, like the awarded supplier Urban Intelligence Limited, are also well-positioned to leverage their capabilities in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Placemaker Digital Plan Software

Notice Description

Digital Local Plan software, including; Site Identification and Assessment Module Engagement Module Digital Local Plan Bundle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cecd9f3-52cc-4b6e-8b75-6205652ef00f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1179cbfb-ac8a-4138-ba08-1701712515f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,197 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,197 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Winter
Contact Email
karen.winter@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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