Planning

Tree Asset Management Software

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Tree Asset Management Software." This initiative seeks to find suppliers capable of providing software and services, including a public mapping system, relevant to Conservation Areas and Tree Preservation Orders within the district. The procurement is classified under the industry categories of Software Package and Information Systems, and IT Services. The proposed software should support various platforms such as Android, Apple, and Windows and offer a 24/7 application submission module. Businesses interested in this tender should take note of the engagement deadline on 11th November 2025. The service encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers and software development companies, particularly those specialising in mapping systems and integrated software solutions. The tender is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its inclusive criteria. Successful suppliers will not only supply and maintain sophisticated mapping systems but also help manage the information effectively through the tablet-based application. The contract will commence on 1st February 2026 and run until 31st January 2029, with potential extensions until 2030, offering long-term collaboration prospects. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector and enhance their presence in government contracts dealing with environmental and urban planning applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Asset Management Software

Notice Description

Lichfield District Council are looking for potential suppliers who would be able to supply the following software and service: -To supply and maintain a public facing mapping system, viewable across several modes i.e. Android, Apple, Windows 10 and 11, that contains all Conservation Areas and Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and all previous TPO Applications history across the LDC District. -To provide an Application/Notification module to receive and process submissions 24hrs a day, 365 days a year (as per sections 211 and 198 Town and Country Planning Act as amended by (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012. -To provide desktop access to systems and a tablet-based application of the mapping and application module.

Planning Information

Please provide an outline of your solution to procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d56e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069038-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
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
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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