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Planning Application Management System

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Planning Application Management System" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, UK. The industry category for this contract is software package and information systems, with delivery targeted within the region of UKD71. This procurement has reached the award phase, and the process was carried out without competition under the direct procurement method, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on March 20, 2026, and it spans from March 22, 2026, to March 17, 2028, with a gross value of £86,400.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing planning application management systems. While this contract has been awarded to IDOX SOFTWARE LTD, large companies with expertise in information systems are well-suited to compete in similar tenders from public authorities like Halton Borough Council. Businesses capable of delivering tailored software solutions and support services could leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Application Management System

Notice Description

Idox Uniform - Planning Application Management System maintenance and support for 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2028 1-2 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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