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Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was initiated by the Falkirk Council, located at Central Park, Larbert, UKM76, for the provision of Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services. Falkirk Council aims to fulfil statutory duties regarding planning, building standards, and environmental management. The contract was awarded to Idox Software Ltd, with the award value being £401,082.88. This process followed the limited procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services framework without prior publication for competition. The award was completed on 31st March 2026, and active on the date of 20th April 2026, focussing on general public services within Falkirk Council's jurisdiction.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses adept in software development and support services directed at local authorities. Companies with substantial expertise in building standards and environmental management solutions can leverage this contract to expand their business by providing critical software services to governmental bodies. Although the procurement method was limited, and the selection was made through a direct award due to pre-existing framework agreements, firms should nonetheless explore similar framework opportunities for entering this market. Large-scale suppliers, given their typical catalogue of deliverables, are well-positioned to take advantage of these procurement opportunities to demonstrate their value in meeting stringent software requirements.

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Notice Title

Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services

Notice Description

The Provision of a Planning Application, Building Standards, and Development Management Software enables Falkirk Council to fulfil its statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to planning, building standards, and environmental management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework for Vertical Application Solutions RM6259 and followed the procedure as set out in Schedule 7 (Call-Off Award Procedure) namely section 2. "2.1 Subject to Paragraph 1.2 above the Buyer awarding a Call-Off Contract under this Contract without holding a further competition shall: 2.1.1 develop a clear Statement of Requirements; 2.1.2 apply the direct award criteria to the Suppliers' catalogues and description of the Deliverables as set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) and Framework Schedule 2 (Framework Tender) for all Suppliers capable of meeting the Statement of Requirements in order to establish which Supplier provides the most economically advantageous solution; and 2.1.3 on the basis set out above, award the Call-Off Contract with the successful Supplier in accordance with Paragraph 6 below." After carrying out the procedure defined in clause 2.1.2, only one provider met all of our requirements.

Procurement Information

This award is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework for Vertical Application Solutions RM6259 and followed the procedure as set out in Schedule 7 (Call-Off Award Procedure) namely section 2. "2.1 Subject to Paragraph 1.2 above the Buyer awarding a Call-Off Contract under this Contract without holding a further competition shall: 2.1.1 develop a clear Statement of Requirements; 2.1.2 apply the direct award criteria to the Suppliers' catalogues and description of the Deliverables as set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) and Framework Schedule 2 (Framework Tender) for all Suppliers capable of meeting the Statement of Requirements in order to establish which Supplier provides the most economically advantageous solution; and 2.1.3 on the basis set out above, award the Call-Off Contract with the successful Supplier in accordance with Paragraph 6 below." After carrying out the procedure defined in clause 2.1.2, only one provider met all of our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829833
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554202
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£401,082 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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