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STA - Licences for Vu.City

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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23 Jul 2024 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England Limited has completed a procurement process for a two-year licence to use Vu.City, a 3D computer modelling planning platform, to support urban planning services for major cities across England. This contract falls under the Urban Planning Services category (CPV code: 71410000) and is located in Swindon, postal code SN2 2EH. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, and the contract, valued at £44,160 GBP, will run from 4th July 2024 to 3rd July 2026. The award was made on 4th July 2024 and published on 23rd July 2024. Historic England acted as the buyer in this process, with Vu.City serving as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software businesses specialising in urban planning tools, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative technological solutions. The contract with Vu.City allows for the provision of advanced digital tools that facilitate the assessment of development proposals, providing expert advice to local authorities and the government. Businesses in the technology and urban planning sectors, especially those with expertise in 3D modelling and planning platforms, will find this tender aligned with their interests and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA - Licences for Vu.City

Notice Description

A two year licence to use Vu.City - a 3D computer modelling planning platform covering all major cities in England. The software will give Regions Group access to the digital tools that enable us to assess development proposals and give expert advice on their merits to local authorities and government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-302414cb-8577-4a72-a772-011ac5f7a42e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9dc39-36e6-49a8-a8c3-4f03240b512f
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2024 - 3 Jul 2026 1-2 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VU.CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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