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Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Software System

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council for the acquisition of a cloud-based SaaS planning software system. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, identified by CPV code 72000000. Located in England within the United Kingdom, the project aimed at supporting the County's statutory planning functions related to minerals and waste development. The procurement followed a further competition approach under the Crown Commercial Service RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework, Lot 3. The procurement had multiple stages, with the tender period concluding on 15 November 2024, and the contract commencing on 1 January 2025, lasting until 31 December 2029. The award for the contract was completed, and DEF Software Limited was selected as the supplier on 25 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to grow by providing cutting-edge planning solutions for public sector needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this tender aligned with their capabilities, and it signifies a chance to engage with municipal contracts. The requirement for the platform to be adaptable to legislations and to provide comprehensive training ensures that companies with expertise in flexible, robust IT solutions combined with strong customer support services are well-suited to compete and innovate in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Software System

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure a Cloud based SaaS planning software system that meets the requirements of Cambridgeshire County Council's County Planning, Mineral and Waste team who have a statutory duty to record, track, process and publicise planning applications for mineral and waste development and Regulation 3 development. The replacement system will provide a range of benefits including: - Support the ongoing provision of the Council's County, Waste and Mineral planning function, which is a statutory requirement. - Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations and policies. - Provide training and support to council staff for effective system utilisation. - Facility / ability to amend and update system in response to changes to legislation, which must be included in the contract. This is a further competition using the Crown Commercial Service RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4aac40-be1e-4846-b314-709ce8175785
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEF SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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