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title: "Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48613633-488e-486b-bca0-cd38a1072c33

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council is conducting a mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement. The tender, titled "Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement," falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems (CPV: 48000000). It aims to appoint a single supplier to provide an IT platform replacing the current Civica APP software, which supports various council business functions. This procurement process, initiated on 1st August 2024, is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st August 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2031. The procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework, RM6259, Lot 3. The project location is England, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value between £700,000 and £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT solution implementation, particularly those that cater to public sector needs. Companies with expertise in planning, building control, land charges regulation, waste management, and private sector housing software would be well-suited to compete. The mini-competition structure allows smaller enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors to participate, fostering business growth and innovation within these communities. Such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, providing long-term engagement with a notable public authority like Herefordshire Council.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council seeks to appoint a single supplier to provide a single IT platform to support the business functions of Planning, Building Control and Land Charges; Regulatory Services: Waste; and Private Sector Housing. These services cross the Economy and Environment, and Community Wellbeing directorates of the council. The current software in use (Civica APP) is approaching end-of-life and needs to be replaced by March 2026. This tender is being undertaken in the form of a mini-competition utilising Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' (VAS) framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and is tendered in line with the terms and conditions of that framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5247274b-de48-4f09-a15c-27cf0b996b2d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5247274b-de48-4f09-a15c-27cf0b996b2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5247274b-de48-4f09-a15c-27cf0b996b2d
  1st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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