Award

Planning, Building Control and Land Charges System

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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19 May 2026 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has concluded a procurement process for a "Planning, Building Control and Land Charges System," which falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The project, which aims to replace outdated systems with a modern, integrated solution, was awarded to IDOX Software Ltd without a prior competition due to the technical necessity of using a specific supplier. Despite the initial scope, a lot within the tender was cancelled. The award, finalised on 23rd March 2026, is valued at £345,084. The procurement method was limited, and the key locations involved are in the United Kingdom, specifically Romford, UKI52 within the London Borough of Havering.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering specialised software solutions, particularly those capable of developing or facilitating complex integrated systems within public sector frameworks. Companies focusing on compliant, efficient, and customer-centric system upgrades may find similar future opportunities within regional and local authorities. Businesses may position themselves for growth by showcasing their technical expertise and capacity to address public administrative needs. While IDOX Software Ltd was uniquely positioned for this specific contract, other tech firms could benefit from understanding the strategic importance of niche services to comply with stringent technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Planning, Building Control and Land Charges System

Notice Description

Planning, Building Control and Land Charges System provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project aims to replace the Council's legacy Planning, Building Control, and Local Land Charges system with a modern, integrated solution that ensures compliance, improves efficiency, and enhances customer experience.

Procurement Information

Idox is the only supplier that can deliver an integrated solution for Planning, Building Control and Local Land Charges services that will meet the business requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£345,084 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 4GR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Marshalls & Rise Park
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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