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Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for a planning and regulatory services software replacement. This tender, titled "Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement," falls under the software package and information systems industry category, classified with CPV code 48000000. The procurement was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services' Vertical Application Solutions framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and covered regions in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the 'award' phase as of 24th June 2025, with the contract period running from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2033. The contract, valued at approximately £1,130,997.97 (GBP), was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and solutions, particularly those that cater to planning, building control, and regulatory services. Given the scope of work spanning economically and environmentally significant sectors, IT firms that can deliver integrated platforms supporting diverse functions such as waste management and private sector housing can find considerable growth potential. Although this round of procurement is complete, similar opportunities may attract both established companies and SMEs with innovative offerings geared towards public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement

Notice Description

Contract for a supplier to provide a single IT platform to support the business functions of Planning, Building Control and Land Charges; Regulatory Services: Waste; and Private Sector Housing. These services cross the Economy and Environment, and Community Wellbeing directorates of the council. This further competition was undertaken via Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' (VAS) framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and was tendered in line with the terms and conditions of that framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4735abb9-59fa-4ca8-8435-e129ade1a724
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1dccf9-46a8-4aca-96f8-d20fa5c77a1f
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,130,997 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2033 Over 5 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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