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title: "Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# Mini-competition for the procurement of a planning and regulatory services software replacement

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486b9

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for a planning and regulatory services software replacement, utilising a mini-competition through the Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework, RM6259, Lot 3. The tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was initially active and aimed to support various council functions such as Planning, Building Control, and Regulatory Services. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited. The process took place in the UK region UKG11, with significant activities occurring between 2024 and mid-2025, including the award dated 12th June 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in providing comprehensive IT solutions, especially those looking to expand in the public sector software market. Companies that specialise in adaptable software platforms for local government services could find this procurement especially advantageous. Given the scale and scope of the contract, both large and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in integrated software systems and a strong service quality offering would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This contract indicates a strategic opportunity for IT service providers to engage with council services across various operational areas, thus fostering business growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Contract Award for 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. This follows a tender undertaken in the form of a further-competition utilising Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' (VAS) framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and was tendered in line with the terms and conditions of that framework. These services cross the Economy and Environment, and Community Wellbeing directorates of the council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for 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. This follows a tender undertaken in the form of a further-competition utilising Crown Commercial Services' 'Vertical Application Solutions' (VAS) framework, RM6259, Lot 3, and was tendered in line with the terms and conditions of that framework. These services cross the Economy and Environment, and Community Wellbeing directorates of the council. The initial contract term is 6 years, with the option to extend by a further 2 years. The stated contract value includes the optional extension period.

Options: Option to extend by 2 years following initial contract term.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from a framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034819-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,130,997 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034819-2025
- 13 Aug 2024 at 16:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025716-2024
- 1 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024125-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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