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Open Digital Planning - BoPS

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Oct 2024 at 14:23

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04 Oct 2024 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the continued research and development of the Open Digital Planning (BoPS) system. The BoPS system will support local authority planning teams by centralising application handling and document management functions. Valued at £1.1 million, the contract period spans from 30th September 2024 to 29th September 2025, with the development work projected to conclude by 2026. The procurement falls under the "Software programming and consultancy services" industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The procurement method listed uses an 'Other' process and has already moved to the award stage.

This tender primarily benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software programming, consultancy, and digital transformations, offering significant growth opportunities by participating in a substantial public sector project. Unboxed Consulting Ltd, an SME based in London, has been selected as the supplier, indicating the project’s suitability for agile, innovative companies capable of delivering advanced digital solutions. This contract offers businesses the chance to engage with a significant digital infrastructure project within the public sector, highlighting their capabilities and expanding their portfolio within the industry. Businesses positioned to handle complex software development and consultancy would be well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Open Digital Planning - BoPS

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of further research and development of the BOPS system, as well as provide product operations until BOPS can be launched to market by 2026. BOPS (back-office planning system) is a user-centred application handling and document management system for local authority planning teams. It centralises the key functions needed to assess and determine a planning application into one system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6803d61-3ab5-4291-b846-b595892b060e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be41f20-336e-4d68-b698-55ec4ac2e8ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rafael Lima
Contact Email
rafael.lima@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585248

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNBOXED CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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