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title: "Appeal A Planning Decision"
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buyer: "THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE"
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# Appeal A Planning Decision

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19f95806-bf33-4931-abda-e40057c05569

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Appeal A Planning Decision" was conducted by The Planning Inspectorate, located in Bristol, England. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 7th October 2020. The total value of the contract is £1,000,000 and the contract period extends from 7th October 2020 to 30th September 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially concluding on 6th September 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those capable of streamlining processes and enhancing digital interactions within public sector planning appeals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in software development, consulting, and digital transformation would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Moreover, the tender’s focus on improving efficiency and ease of use may attract innovative companies that can provide modern solutions to governmental challenges.

## Notice

The Planning Inspectorate deals with planning appeals in England and Wales. The Operational Delivery Transformation programme (ODT) is transforming the Inspectorate's end-to-end appeals management to: o Make it easier and quicker for our customers to do business with us; o Support our staff to work as efficiently and effectively as possible; o Maximise the use of digital opportunities; and o Provide excellent value for money to the taxpayer. Problem to be solved The current appeals service takes too long, is confusing for citizens and is inefficient. Who the users are and what they need to do o As a citizen, I need to know my options when a householder planning decision is made, so that I know if I should appeal it o As a citizen, I need to appeal a householder planning decision, so that I can challenge my Local Planning Authority decision o As a Local Planning Authority, I need to provide a response to an appeal, so that I can give the reasons for my decision. o As an Inspector, I need to have the relevant information I need, so that I can make a decision on the appeal. Awarded under DOS 4 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901a929c-e167-424c-a771-d30b3422f621 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIFRENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901a929c-e167-424c-a771-d30b3422f621

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901a929c-e167-424c-a771-d30b3422f621
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd651e1f-c65f-4356-b4ca-f37af777b99c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8767f347-916d-47a7-aea5-7ce8d8d2846f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ee5f770-05c3-4cad-96f5-da47814fed50

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