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Online Planning Applications for Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the provision of an online planning application service for Wales, facilitating the submission of planning applications across England and Wales. The contract, titled "Online Planning Applications for Wales," falls under the services category and has a value of 698,767.81 GBP. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was led by the Welsh Government in Cardiff, UK. The contract period is from 2016-12-20 to 2025-03-28, with an option to extend for a further 3 years. The contract includes a dedicated online planning application service fully compliant with Welsh Language Standards, offering opportunities for businesses to provide innovative ICT solutions and integration services to local government entities.

This procurement opportunity presents a lucrative chance for SMEs specializing in ICT solutions and online service provision to compete for a long-term contract with the Welsh Government. Businesses with expertise in developing and integrating online platforms, as well as experience in complying with language standards, are well-suited to bid for this contract. The award was granted to PortalPlanQuest Ltd, demonstrating the potential for smaller-scale suppliers to successfully secure government contracts. The procurement process underscores a commitment to digital transformation in public services and offers a stable revenue stream for successful bidders in the ICT sector.

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Notice Title

Online Planning Applications for Wales

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Planning Portal is a UK and Welsh Government joint initiative, allowing the submission of all planning applications to local planning authorities across England and Wales, via a single interface. The site provides a variety of planning and other application types, as specified in planning and other legislation, and fully bilingually. The Welsh Government (The Client) are inviting tenders for a dedicated online planning application service for Wales. The service will need to be able to provide a similar level of service to the current Planning Portal, link seamlessly into existing local government ICT systems, and be fully compliant with the Welsh Language Standards. The contract period is for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 3 years subject to annual performance reviews and budget approval. This modification is for an additional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139561
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139561
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£698,767 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2016 - 28 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictprocurement@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 03000604400

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTALPLANQUEST

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