Tender

PME - Digital Local Plan (Discovery and Alpha Phases)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 11:29

Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PME - Digital Local Plan (Discovery and Alpha Phases)" is being led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, with a focus on defining the technical requirements for managing and publishing a Digital Local Plan in line with UK Government digital planning reforms. This initiative falls under the services category within the software programming and consultancy services industry (CPV 72200000) and involves the UK Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. The procurement is currently at the tendering stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 23 February 2026 and a tender period concluding on 6 March 2026. The award of the contract is expected to occur by 13 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 30 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in Discovery and Alpha phases of product development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of competitive firms. With a contract valued at approximately £250,000 excluding VAT, companies with a strong understanding of the UK digital planning landscape and solid financial stability have a favourable opportunity to secure business growth through this initiative. The suitable candidates will not only benefit from monetary gains but will also enhance their reputation by contributing to a key public sector project that aligns with significant government policy objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME - Digital Local Plan (Discovery and Alpha Phases)

Notice Description

The scope of this Contract is to define the technical requirements for creating, managing, and publishing a Digital Local Plan (DLP) that aligns with the UK Government's digital planning reforms under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. This includes outlining requirements for ways of working, project management, and the delivery of the Discovery and Alpha phases. The project will be delivered through the Discovery and Alpha phases, in line with the GDS Service Design Manual. The Discovery phase is intended to develop a detailed understanding of the problem space and to inform the technical requirements for the Alpha phase. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate. Registration is free of charge. The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore PS250,000 exc. VAT)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration of the contract is 6 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 6 months The maximum length of the contract is therefore One Year

Planning Information

Informal discussions were undertaken by City of London officers with approximately six companies known to the City for their experience in delivering the Discovery and Alpha stages of product development, as well as their awareness of the UK digital planning landscape. These discussions took place throughout 2024 to explore the technical “art of the possible”, alongside indicative costs, timescales, and the different approaches that could be taken to delivering the work. No further market consultation was considered necessary. The City plans to publish an Open Tender for the Digital Local Plan (Discovery and Alpha phases) contract in early February 2026, currently anticipated to be released on or around 5 February 2026. Suppliers shall register, free of charge, on the e-tendering portal Jaggaer by clicking on the following link to view the opportunity. https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/registration/displayRegistration.si?isOnModification=true&_ncp=1770222205466.143485-3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011303-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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