Planning

Local Plan Consultation Software

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 16:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Local Plan Consultation Software." This procurement, tagged under IT services, industry-specific software packages, and planning systems, aims to enhance the tools used by their Planning Policy team. The project is located in Newbury, United Kingdom, and is part of a broader scheme to manage the production of the upcoming Local Plan. Key dates include a market engagement deadline of 17 December 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026, running until 31 August 2030, with a possible extension until 31 August 2032. A further notice regarding this procurement is anticipated on 25 January 2026.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on IT consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with capabilities in creating customized software solutions for public sector entities could leverage this opportunity to collaborate with West Berkshire Council. The tender is particularly favourable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the specified suitability for these organisations. Engaging in this project could promote business growth by expanding service offerings within the public sector and establishing a relationship with a local government authority.

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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/local-plan-consultation-software-pre-market

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/082176-2025
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
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2026Expired
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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