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title: "Award Notice: Planning Service Back Office Solution (Hosted environment, software and scanning services)"
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# Award Notice: Planning Service Back Office Solution (Hosted environment, software and scanning services)

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f95fb95-e487-486d-b897-a70d4f9d9d68

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## Summary

The procurement process, carried out by the South Downs National Park Authority, involved awarding a contract for a Planning Service Back Office Solution, which includes a hosted environment, software, and scanning services. This initiative falls under the industry-specific software package category and is located in Midhurst, England (postal code GU29 9DH). The procurement process, which was selective and part of a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 3rd October 2024. The tender period ended on 23rd April 2024, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £535,673.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for those specialising in software solutions for local government and planning services. Companies capable of providing integrated software systems to manage planning development effectively are ideal candidates. Furthermore, the procurement's suitability for SMEs suggests that smaller firms with innovative solutions and scalability may find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their offerings within the public sector. The awarded supplier, Idox Software Ltd, exemplifies the advantage of being a large-scale provider in this niche market.

## Notice

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) as Local Planning Authority, holds the statutory responsibility for the delivery of the planning function for all District and County Matters within its Geographic area, and reports PS1, PS2 and CPS1/2 and other PSF data to DLUHC accordingly. SDNPA require an integrated software system to enable full management of the organisation's services for Planning Development Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8d527-2c08-43f6-8ba3-9159702d08fa |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £535,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £535,673 |
| 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDHURST |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Midhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8d527-2c08-43f6-8ba3-9159702d08fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8d527-2c08-43f6-8ba3-9159702d08fa
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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