Tender

Planning & Building control system review

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 17:17

PlanningUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 14:46

Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has initiated an open tender for the "Planning & Building Control System Review" to explore potential systems supporting key service areas, primarily focused on Town Planning and Building Control in London. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, inviting proposals until 27 February 2026, with an award period concluding by 13 April 2026. The procurement method involves an open procedure falling under the services category, with an estimated value of £1,400,000. Following the award, the contract period is set to begin on 4 May 2026, with possibilities for renewal.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software and information systems, human resources software, and enterprise resource planning. Companies with expertise in sales, marketing, and business intelligence software development are well-suited to compete, particularly those experienced in supporting public authorities like Westminster City Council. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio by aligning with a prominent government client, opening doors for future collaborations and building a reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning & Building control system review

Notice Description

At Westminster City Council (WCC), we are looking to explore what systems are available as a back-office line of business system solution, to support key service areas in their day-to-day operations. Primary use is focused on Town Planning and Building Control, however there are other key services areas (as mentioned within the market engagement document), which will be either direct users of the system, or consumers of the capabilities outlined

Planning Information

The Council is issuing a questionnaire open to anyone that is interested. Reference SQ_30143 on the Jaggaer portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086007-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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