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title: "Support and Maintenance Planning Department"
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buyer: "NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Support and Maintenance Planning Department

Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-248f4c44-6b30-46e1-8a94-c3e27a929de4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Support and Maintenance Planning Department" was conducted by North Hertfordshire District Council, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 17th December 2025. The tender, classified under Technical Planning Services, is located in the East of England and involved a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, valued at £466,262.67. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2026 and finish on 31st March 2031. This process was designated as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those involved in technical planning services, support, and maintenance sectors. SMEs, especially those with expertise in planning, building control, and data management services, could find this opportunity advantageous given its scale and contract longevity. With North Hertfordshire District Council as the buying authority, businesses can anticipate a structured and potentially fruitful collaboration within the region. The procurement was concluded with IDOX Software Ltd, an SME, as the successful supplier, underscoring the viability for similar businesses to succeed in such tenders.

## Notice

This procurement is for the support and maintenance for Planning,Building Control, gazetteer,Total Land charges,data management, public access for Land Charges and Development Control and Consultee access for Development Control

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233493d6-be84-46fd-93f0-d79673a1b416 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £466,262 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £466,262 |
| 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 | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233493d6-be84-46fd-93f0-d79673a1b416

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233493d6-be84-46fd-93f0-d79673a1b416
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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