Planning

Cloud Hosted Planning System

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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PlanningUpdate

13 Mar 2025 at 13:44

Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is planning to procure a new Cloud Hosted Planning System to replace the outdated development management system, Acolaid, which has been in use since 2006. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and aims to address the borough's need for a modern, scalable, and feature-rich platform. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open competition method detailed in the planned procurement notice published on 13 March 2025. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 7 March 2025, the tender submission deadline on 21 March 2025, and the contract period anticipated to start on 1 December 2025 and run until 1 December 2029, with a possible extension until 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software development, internet support, and cloud solutions. Given the borough's requirement for a robust and adaptable platform, businesses that offer innovative and scalable software solutions are well-suited to compete. The open competition provides an accessible procurement process, allowing SMEs and established IT firms to bid, thereby fostering a competitive environment that can drive quality and efficiency in the delivery of the new planning system. Successful contractors will play a crucial role in supporting the digital transformation objectives of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, thereby gaining a valued public sector client.

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Notice Title

Cloud Hosted Planning System

Notice Description

The existing development management system, Acolaid, has been used at the Royal Borough since 2006. Acolaid and its suppliers, Idox, have performed well in providing a comprehensive platform for key operations within DRES. However, Acolaid is now a legacy product in need of replacement. Acolaid is now only developed to meet changing statutory requirements. This has allowed the Royal Borough to continue delivering business as usual activities with relatively few issues. However, the absence of functional and user interface developments has meant that Acolaid now appears dated and lacking in the modern interfaces and functionality that are required in a corporate software platform. The supplier has expressed a desire for the Royal Borough to offboard from Acolaid due to the increasing burden of maintaining support for the platform. Support for Acolaid from Idox will not be in perpetuity. Acolaid is now incompatible with Azure Virtual Desktop, the council's chosen remote working solution. A workaround has been established to allow users to work remotely, however this is at a premium infrastructure cost and cannot be regarded as a long-term solution. The objective is to replace Acolaid with a new cloud hosted platform. The new system will provide services with a robust, modern, feature rich platform that can be scaled and adapted to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Royal Borough

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Vertical Applications Framework has been identified as the most effective route for procurement, offering access to pre-vetted suppliers and systems specifically designed for planning and development management. By leveraging this framework, the Borough can ensure compliance with procurement regulations while prioritising quality, scalability, and innovation. This approach will deliver a modern, cost-effective solution that meets statutory and operational needs, reduces long-term costs, and supports the Borough's strategic objectives for efficiency and adaptability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009216-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
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
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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