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title: "DNP0026-25 DM System and Ongoing Support"
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# DNP0026-25 DM System and Ongoing Support

Buyer: DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a6bfbef-84c6-4e04-b7a0-ad79759112fe

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## Summary

The Dartmoor National Park Authority has completed a procurement process to secure a supplier for the provision of a replacement Development Management (DM) system, along with its ongoing support and maintenance. This initiative aims to modernise planning services and enhance public access, aligning with emerging digital planning frameworks. Classified under the data services category, the contract is valued at £185,156 and spans from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2031. The award for this service, concluded on 5th February 2026, falls under the 'services' procurement category and was awarded to DEF Software Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The procurement process was managed as 'Other' by Dartmoor National Park Authority based in Newton Abbot, South West England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT services, and digital transformation, particularly those adept at serving public sector clients. SMEs with expertise in data systems, keen to expand their footprint in the public domain, would find it beneficial to explore such opportunities. Given the emphasis on modernisation and public accessibility in planning services, companies capable of delivering intuitive and reliable software solutions that cater to digital planning needs are prime candidates. This engagement represents a lucrative contract for DEF Software Ltd and could inspire similar businesses seeking to enter or grow within the competitive digital services market.

## Notice

Replacement Development Management (DM) system with ongoing maintenance and support. There is a need to modernise planning services, improve public access, and align with emerging digital planning initiatives, the Authority initiated a system review to identify a more effective, reliable, and future-proof solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc448b0-2ff3-4b34-a164-49a98e093679 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,156 |
| 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 | DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWTON ABBOT |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ13 9JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Bovey |
| Westminster constituency | Central Devon |
| Delivery location | 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

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc448b0-2ff3-4b34-a164-49a98e093679

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc448b0-2ff3-4b34-a164-49a98e093679
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/

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