Planning

Local Plan Consultation Software

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of "Local Plan Consultation Software," aimed at enhancing the Planning Policy team's capabilities in managing the production of its next Local Plan. This procurement focuses on services in the IT industry, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and involves reviewing consultation software. The procurement process is currently in the market engagement phase, with a scheduled milestone requiring a survey to understand market needs by 17th December 2025. The contract is intended to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2030, with the possibility of extension until 31st August 2032. The contracting authority, West Berkshire Council, is located in Newbury, UK, and represents a sub-central government public authority.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT services firms, especially those specialising in software development and industry-specific solutions. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those within the voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are particularly encouraged to participate, as these entities have been identified as suitable candidates for the contract. The opportunity to contribute to a long-term project with West Berkshire Council offers potential for stable revenue and a strong reference for future work within the public sector. The procurement process, hinging on preliminary market engagement, suggests a collaborative approach where businesses can influence the scope and requirements of the service sought.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Plan Consultation Software

Notice Description

The Planning Policy team at West Berkshire Council is in the process of reviewing its consultation software to assist in managing the production of its next Local Plan.

Planning Information

Please complete our 30min survey to help us understand the current market: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=ekqr73YTqRpJnOxMkJ1_2F0BzV5PUtft_2FY_2FmnwBJpT0pPvaaKj_2FRWNWMJH2NQvs1VZ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077203-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

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