Tender

Document Production & Consultation Management Software V4NWL025

NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 16:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North West Leicestershire District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Document Production and Consultation Management Software, under the title "Document Production & Consultation Management Software V4NWL025". The procurement falls within the Software package and IT services industry categories, with a delivery location specified in the UK region UKF. The project is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procurement method that is below threshold with open competition. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 15th October 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 27th October 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2028.

This procurement offers a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers with expertise in software and IT consultancy who can accommodate the needs of a Public authority at the sub-central government level. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. With a budget of £74,000 allotted for this procurement, the supplier chosen will play a vital role in supporting the Planning Policy team’s local plan documentation and consultation processes, creating a chance to provide critical digital services for local governance. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the best value, with quality being weighted at 60% and price at 40%.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Document Production & Consultation Management Software V4NWL025

Notice Description

NWL is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to provide Local Plan Document Production Software and Local Plan Consultation Software. The software will be used exclusively by the Planning Policy team which currently comprises five officers although additional and interim staff may also be required to use both applications on occasion. In addition, the Local Plan Programme Officer will need to be able to use the consultation software. As a guide, we would expect to produce at least one Local Plan consultation document per year. The number of other consultation documents (e.g. Supplementary Planning Documents) we may produce is uncertain but could be up to three per year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062645-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 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
NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3FJ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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