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Award Notice: Planning Service Back Office Solution (Hosted environment, software and scanning services)

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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28 May 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, carried out by the South Downs National Park Authority, involved awarding a contract for a Planning Service Back Office Solution, which includes a hosted environment, software, and scanning services. This initiative falls under the industry-specific software package category and is located in Midhurst, England (postal code GU29 9DH). The procurement process, which was selective and part of a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 3rd October 2024. The tender period ended on 23rd April 2024, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £535,673.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for those specialising in software solutions for local government and planning services. Companies capable of providing integrated software systems to manage planning development effectively are ideal candidates. Furthermore, the procurement's suitability for SMEs suggests that smaller firms with innovative solutions and scalability may find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their offerings within the public sector. The awarded supplier, Idox Software Ltd, exemplifies the advantage of being a large-scale provider in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice: Planning Service Back Office Solution (Hosted environment, software and scanning services)

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) as Local Planning Authority, holds the statutory responsibility for the delivery of the planning function for all District and County Matters within its Geographic area, and reports PS1, PS2 and CPS1/2 and other PSF data to DLUHC accordingly. SDNPA require an integrated software system to enable full management of the organisation's services for Planning Development Management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f95fb95-e487-486d-b897-a70d4f9d9d68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8d527-2c08-43f6-8ba3-9159702d08fa
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£535,673 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£535,673 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.osborne@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01730819214

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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