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title: "Procurement of PlanX content management platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02a3c787-1869-4b1c-8551-cd4334d2bd94"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-30"
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# Procurement of PlanX content management platform

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02a3c787-1869-4b1c-8551-cd4334d2bd94

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Gateshead has awarded a contract for the procurement of the PlanX content management platform to Open Systems Lab. The contract, with a value of £60,000, falls under the industry specific software package category. The procurement method used was a direct award via G-Cloud. The tender period ended on April 21, 2024, with the contract period commencing on April 22, 2024, and ending on April 21, 2027. The location of the procurement is Gateshead, England.

This opportunity presents businesses in the services industry with the chance to engage in providing software solutions tailored for planning services. SMEs in particular are well-suited to compete in this tender. The award to Open Systems Lab signifies the potential for growth through public procurement contracts for firms offering similar services. Engaging with The Borough Council of Gateshead on projects like the PlanX content management platform can lead to further business expansion and collaboration opportunities in the future.

## Notice

PlanX is a content management platform for planning services. It will enable The Borough Council of Gateshead planning services to write, share and operate digital planning services that are efficient and user friendly. It is an open-source tool with the aim of making planning simpler for everyone allowing people to find out if they need planning permission. It will also enable submission of planning applications from this tool into back-office systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b754e147-a9a0-4776-adfc-c43e05b75dac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award via G-Cloud |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN SYSTEMS LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b754e147-a9a0-4776-adfc-c43e05b75dac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b754e147-a9a0-4776-adfc-c43e05b75dac
  30th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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