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26 Jun 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is for the supply of consultation software for Planning Policy, initiated by Wychavon District Council, based in Pershore, United Kingdom. This process falls within the goods category and aims to acquire software capable of supporting local planning consultations, with features including AI-assisted summarisation. The procurement was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method and has reached the award stage. Notably, the contract was signed on 26th May 2026 and spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030, with a total value of GBP 83,200.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and technology industry, particularly those specialising in office and computer equipment that enhance consultation processes. Small and medium enterprises with innovative solutions in AI-driven software functionalities would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. The involvement of a successful supplier, Go Vocal, based in Brussels, Belgium, highlights the growing scope for SMEs within the international and regional technology market related to public policy and planning tools.

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Notice Title

Consultation software for Planning Policy

Notice Description

Software to carry out consultation on the various processes involved in the Local Plan and be of sufficient capacity and ability to undertake these consultations as well as link with mapping and display the outcomes. Inclusion of AI features to help with the summarising of representations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bda3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060104-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERSHORE
Postcode
WR10 1PT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
Pershore
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO VOCAL

Further Information

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