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Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 14:54

TenderUpdate

13 Aug 2024 at 16:13

Tender

01 Aug 2024 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for a planning and regulatory services software replacement, utilising a mini-competition through the Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework, RM6259, Lot 3. The tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was initially active and aimed to support various council functions such as Planning, Building Control, and Regulatory Services. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. The process took place in the UK region UKG11, with significant activities occurring between 2024 and mid-2025, including the award dated 12th June 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in providing comprehensive IT solutions, especially those looking to expand in the public sector software market. Companies that specialise in adaptable software platforms for local government services could find this procurement especially advantageous. Given the scale and scope of the contract, both large and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in integrated software systems and a strong service quality offering would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This contract indicates a strategic opportunity for IT service providers to engage with council services across various operational areas, thus fostering business growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement

Notice Description

Contract Award for supplier to provide a single IT platform to support the business functions of Planning, Building Control and Land Charges; Regulatory Services: Waste; and Private Sector Housing. This follows a tender undertaken in the form of a further-competition utilising Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' (VAS) framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and was tendered in line with the terms and conditions of that framework. These services cross the Economy and Environment, and Community Wellbeing directorates of the council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for supplier to provide a single IT platform to support the business functions of Planning, Building Control and Land Charges; Regulatory Services: Waste; and Private Sector Housing. This follows a tender undertaken in the form of a further-competition utilising Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' (VAS) framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and was tendered in line with the terms and conditions of that framework. These services cross the Economy and Environment, and Community Wellbeing directorates of the council. The initial contract term is 6 years, with the option to extend by a further 2 years. The stated contract value includes the optional extension period.

Options: Option to extend by 2 years following initial contract term.

Procurement Information

Call-off from a framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034819-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,130,997 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Cosmo Hiron
Contact Email
cosmo.hiron@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432383073

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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