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Apply for planning applications and appeals, and building consents in Scotland, Phases 1, 2 and 3 Contract

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract as part of its Digital for Development Consents programme, focusing on transforming planning applications and building consents processes in Scotland. The procurement, under an open procedure, culminated in the award on 28 January 2026, with a total contract value of £5.8 million. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting digital transformation services. The contract allows for an extension of up to 60 months, providing flexibility for further enhancements as required. The winning supplier, Storm ID Ltd, is based in Edinburgh, highlighting a focus on leveraging local expertise.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology and cyber services. Companies that are adept in digital transformation and offer innovative solutions for e-government services stand to benefit from participating in such initiatives. Moreover, as the project involves the development and improvement of digital application services, businesses with experience in developing streamlined digital experiences, user interface design, and application development could find lucrative growth opportunities here. The procurement process underscores the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing public services through modern technology, making it an encouraging prospect for companies looking to establish themselves in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Apply for planning applications and appeals, and building consents in Scotland, Phases 1, 2 and 3 Contract

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is undertaking a digital transformation of processes and technology as part of the Digital for Development Consents programme, beginning with planning applications and building standards applications. The Digital Services Division within the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is responsible for one of the programme's priorities to replace the existing eDevelopment service, with a new digital application service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is undertaking a digital transformation of processes and technology as part of the Digital for Development Consents programme, beginning with planning applications and building standards applications. The Digital Services Division within the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is responsible for one of the programme's priorities to replace the existing eDevelopment service, with a new digital application service. A development consent describes any permission that is required to alter the attributes or use of a building or location. For example, seeking permission to erect, demolish or alter a building, or to change the use of a building from residential to commercial use. The Scottish Government launched eDevelopment.scot in June 2016, a public facing website that allows applicants and their agents to submit Planning and Building Standards applications and appeals online to any Authority in Scotland through a single website. It includes ePlanning.scot and eBuildingStandards.scot and was a refresh of the previous national ePlanning service that had been in operation since 2009, expanded to include the eBuildingStandards service. The aim of the new Apply service is to transform eDevelopment, improving the experience for users as well as raising the quality of submitted applications. This will be achieved by simplifying and streamlining the application experience. It is expected the service will also help people understand the application process and what is required of them. The Apply service will also set the foundations that will improve workflow in processing and assessing applications and case management, at a later stage of the programme.. Mini Competition called off from the Scottish Governments Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Technology and Cyber Services under Lot 1: Digital Technology Projects and Services

Options: The Contract has the option of extending the term by up 60 months. Subject to that constraint, the contract may be extended on more than one occasion and can be extended for any term within the 60 month period. The contract specification allows for ad-hoc additional work to be undertaken via statements of work as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821810
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548192
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM ID

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548192
    Apply for planning applications and appeals, and building consents in Scotland, Phases 1, 2 and 3 Contract - The Scottish Government is undertaking a digital transformation of processes and technology as part of the Digital for Development Consents programme, beginning with planning applications and building standards applications. The Digital Services Division within the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is responsible for one of the programme's priorities to replace the existing eDevelopment service, with a new digital application service.

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