Mid Sussex District Council Planning Software

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council, as the buying organisation, has completed the award stage for the procurement of planning software under the title "Mid Sussex District Council Planning Software". This procurement falls under the 'IT software package' category and pertains to the delivery of services. Situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, the contract has been awarded through a call-off from the Vertical Application Solutions CCS framework via a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a total value of £448,778.05.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in working with council planning systems. Although the procurement method suggests a preference for established providers, it opens avenues for businesses looking to expand their portfolio by engaging with public sector clients. Idox Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has successfully secured this contract, which highlights the scale and capability often required for such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council Planning Software

Notice Description

Mid Sussex District Council have awarded a new contract for the IDOX/Uniform Planning Software under the Vertical Application Solutions CCS framework by direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51bc0320-807a-497b-a3d8-88af7c615eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6ad178-caab-46de-8143-81be0de3165e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£448,778 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,778 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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