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title: "STA - Licences for Vu.City"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# STA - Licences for Vu.City

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-302414cb-8577-4a72-a772-011ac5f7a42e

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## Summary

Historic England Limited has completed a procurement process for a two-year licence to use Vu.City, a 3D computer modelling planning platform, to support urban planning services for major cities across England. This contract falls under the Urban Planning Services category (CPV code: 71410000) and is located in Swindon, postal code SN2 2EH. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, and the contract, valued at £44,160 GBP, will run from 4th July 2024 to 3rd July 2026. The award was made on 4th July 2024 and published on 23rd July 2024. Historic England acted as the buyer in this process, with Vu.City serving as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software businesses specialising in urban planning tools, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative technological solutions. The contract with Vu.City allows for the provision of advanced digital tools that facilitate the assessment of development proposals, providing expert advice to local authorities and the government. Businesses in the technology and urban planning sectors, especially those with expertise in 3D modelling and planning platforms, will find this tender aligned with their interests and capabilities.

## Notice

A two year licence to use Vu.City - a 3D computer modelling planning platform covering all major cities in England. The software will give Regions Group access to the digital tools that enable us to assess development proposals and give expert advice on their merits to local authorities and government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9dc39-36e6-49a8-a8c3-4f03240b512f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,160 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VU.CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9dc39-36e6-49a8-a8c3-4f03240b512f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d9dc39-36e6-49a8-a8c3-4f03240b512f
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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