--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Software System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Software System Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24947000-87b5-41c2-9ded-c0c7c6ea157e.json) ## Summary The procurement process was conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council for the acquisition of a cloud-based SaaS planning software system. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, identified by CPV code 72000000. Located in England within the United Kingdom, the project aimed at supporting the County's statutory planning functions related to minerals and waste development. The procurement followed a further competition approach under the Crown Commercial Service RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework, Lot 3. The procurement had multiple stages, with the tender period concluding on 15 November 2024, and the contract commencing on 1 January 2025, lasting until 31 December 2029. The award for the contract was completed, and DEF Software Limited was selected as the supplier on 25 February 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to grow by providing cutting-edge planning solutions for public sector needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this tender aligned with their capabilities, and it signifies a chance to engage with municipal contracts. The requirement for the platform to be adaptable to legislations and to provide comprehensive training ensures that companies with expertise in flexible, robust IT solutions combined with strong customer support services are well-suited to compete and innovate in this space. ## Notice We are seeking to procure a Cloud based SaaS planning software system that meets the requirements of Cambridgeshire County Council's County Planning, Mineral and Waste team who have a statutory duty to record, track, process and publicise planning applications for mineral and waste development and Regulation 3 development. The replacement system will provide a range of benefits including: - Support the ongoing provision of the Council's County, Waste and Mineral planning function, which is a statutory requirement. - Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations and policies. - Provide training and support to council staff for effective system utilisation. - Facility / ability to amend and update system in response to changes to legislation, which must be included in the contract. This is a further competition using the Crown Commercial Service RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4aac40-be1e-4846-b314-709ce8175785 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £285,700 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DEF SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4aac40-be1e-4846-b314-709ce8175785 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4aac40-be1e-4846-b314-709ce8175785 25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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