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DNP0026-25 DM System and Ongoing Support

DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dartmoor National Park Authority has completed a procurement process to secure a supplier for the provision of a replacement Development Management (DM) system, along with its ongoing support and maintenance. This initiative aims to modernise planning services and enhance public access, aligning with emerging digital planning frameworks. Classified under the data services category, the contract is valued at £185,156 and spans from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2031. The award for this service, concluded on 5th February 2026, falls under the 'services' procurement category and was awarded to DEF Software Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The procurement process was managed as 'Other' by Dartmoor National Park Authority based in Newton Abbot, South West England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT services, and digital transformation, particularly those adept at serving public sector clients. SMEs with expertise in data systems, keen to expand their footprint in the public domain, would find it beneficial to explore such opportunities. Given the emphasis on modernisation and public accessibility in planning services, companies capable of delivering intuitive and reliable software solutions that cater to digital planning needs are prime candidates. This engagement represents a lucrative contract for DEF Software Ltd and could inspire similar businesses seeking to enter or grow within the competitive digital services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNP0026-25 DM System and Ongoing Support

Notice Description

Replacement Development Management (DM) system with ongoing maintenance and support. There is a need to modernise planning services, improve public access, and align with emerging digital planning initiatives, the Authority initiated a system review to identify a more effective, reliable, and future-proof solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a6bfbef-84c6-4e04-b7a0-ad79759112fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc448b0-2ff3-4b34-a164-49a98e093679
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2031 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
DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ13 9JQ
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Bovey
Westminster Constituency
Central Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEF SOFTWARE

Further Information

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