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Homes England - Visualisation Platform

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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26 Mar 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency) has completed a procurement process for a 3D City Visualisation Platform for urban planning and community engagement, titled "Homes England - Visualisation Platform" (VU.City). This tender was classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and was specifically targeted for delivery within England, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised the direct award method and had a tender period ending on 18th March 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and extend until 31st March 2029, with a total contract value of £30,000.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in software solutions for urban planning. Companies in the software and information systems industry that specialise in 3D visualisation platforms would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Homes England's focus on urban planning tools for community engagement offers a strategic opening for businesses to showcase their innovative solutions within the public sector. By catering to such specific technological needs, businesses can establish a strong partnership with a major public sector agency, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Visualisation Platform

Notice Description

3D City Visualisation Platform for Urban Planning and Community Engagement (VU.City). Procured via CCS GCloud.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edda3c67-e447-42d6-bfd5-642689f4c470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232d0b34-d2c9-41b6-ab89-c74e0402dc7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Shaun Naylor
Contact Email
shaun.naylor@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001234500

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUCITY

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