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PlaceMaker (Digital Local Plan bundle)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "PlaceMaker (Digital Local Plan bundle)" under the industry category of programming services of application software. The contracting authority is a public authority situated at County Hall in Taunton, UK, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The award stage culminated on 27th February 2026, with the contract signed on the same day. The contract covers a period starting from 11th March 2026 and ending on 10th March 2028, with a total gross value of £59,625.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platforms and application software, particularly those offering programming services. Urban Intelligence Ltd, located in Bristol, UK, and classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, indicating a favourable environment for SMEs in the programming services sector. Businesses with expertise in digital application software and local plan delivery might find similar opportunities in future procurements by Somerset Council. This contract exemplifies how businesses can leverage public sector contracts for growth, especially those capable of providing technology-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PlaceMaker (Digital Local Plan bundle)

Notice Description

To continue to supply the digital platform for delivering the Local Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018033-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

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