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Provision of Planning Software and Support

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed the award stage for its contract titled "Provision of Planning Software and Support" under the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement (RM6259), Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions. This contract aims to provide planning software and support services, specifically for the Mastergov system, which is utilised in managing tasks such as planning applications, enforcement, and licensing. The contract, valued at £217,936, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030, with the possibility of extension. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, being a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with delivery targeted in the South East of the United Kingdom. This contract is rooted in the service category of software packages and information systems.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of offering ongoing licensing, maintenance, and support for complex systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software-related services will find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings, given the scale and specific requirements outlined. The procurement method and framework nature suggest that companies with existing framework agreements or aiming to join such frameworks should position themselves competitively to benefit from similar opportunities. This contract not only highlights a demand within local government organisations for advanced planning and management software but also marks a significant entry point for tech-focused firms to secure long-term engagements with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Planning Software and Support

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council has established a contract for the provision of planning software and support services for their Strategic Planning team. The service includes ongoing licensing, maintenance, and support for the Mastergov system - a modular platform used for managing planning applications, enforcement, licensing, and related spatial planning functions. It has been awarded under Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement (RM6259), Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions, for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month terms, subject to operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbbe5490-3360-46ae-ac3c-142ada7609e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833b9af4-eb21-43f4-9971-b8329efafa18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,936 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,936 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEF SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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