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title: "MHCLG Augmented Planning Decisions"
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# MHCLG Augmented Planning Decisions

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f732

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "MHCLG Augmented Planning Decisions" is being managed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government acting as the contracting authority. This tender seeks the development of a planning tool for AI-augmented decision-making, primarily targeting IT service providers capable in areas like consulting and software development. The project is valued at £10 million and aims to reduce planning application processing times. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 15th January 2026. The project involves an open, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 with a two-stage process, and the successful supplier will engage in developing a prototype to be presented on "Demo Day" with the contract period expected to start 22nd January 2026 in London, UK.

This tender opens up substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in AI solutions and systems integration. The requirement for a prototype during the Invitation to Tender stage suggests that innovative firms with robust research and development capabilities will be well-suited to compete. The contract presents a chance to engage with multiple UK authorities, including local planning bodies, providing a platform for suppliers to establish or expand their footprint in the government sector. Additionally, the competitive flexible procedure ensures fair competition, offering both established and emerging IT service providers an opportunity to showcase their solutions and secure a significant contract.

## Notice

The Authority seeks to develop a planning tool that enables AI-augmented decision making for planning applications. The initial focus will be on householder developments (as defined in Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015) with a view to expand into further application types within the 'other*' category (those not classified as Major or Minor) which represent 69% of all planning applications. *"Other applications" are: advertisements, change of use, householder developments, listed building consents and relevant demolition in a conservation area. Also available at "View PS2 data" and the drop down "Other" available at: https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMDQ1MmRlMjEtMThlMy00MWIxLThmNTEtMzU4M2I5ODNmYTJlIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9 The objective is to dramatically reduce planning application processing times initially targeting a reduction from upwards of 8 weeks to circa 4 weeks, with a long-term vision of near-instant decisions for straightforward applications. All reduction targets do not include elements that solutions cannot be expected to affect i.e. statutory 21-day consultation periods, site visits, neighbour notifications, external consultee responses, and committee scheduling. Proposals will need to demonstrate understanding of the relevant parts of the planning process including administrative processes (e.g. policy research, citation generation, report generation) as well as analytical processes (e.g. material considerations identification, policy compliance assessment, planning balance evaluation, decision reasoning). Solutions should be designed to assist planning officers with the above processes and provide reasoned, verifiable recommendations for decisions. Solutions must be integrated with existing planning systems. As part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, bidders will be required to participate in a two-week demo build (unpaid) to each develop a working prototype which will be evaluated at "Demo Day". This will take the form of a presentation of the prototype, and this will be evaluated in accordance with the process and award criteria set out in the ITT. During the contract, the service recipients (i.e. those that will use the solution) may include: DSIT MHCLG Local Planning Authorities (317 LPAs) Planning Inspectorate Devolved Administrations Combined Authorities (mayoral authorities with planning powers) National Parks Authorities (separate planning authorities) Broads Authority (special planning authority)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Beta Phase & Scale Phase activation is at the Authority's sole discretion, depending on success of minimum viable product. Support & Grow Phase at Authority's sole discretion, dependent on the success of Beta Phase Extension to Support, Maintenance & Grow Phase at Authority's sole discretion No automatic renewal provisions

Renewal: Alpha Phase (Pilot) Duration: Estimated 3 months from contract signature Beta & Scale Phase Duration (if activated): Estimated 12 months following successful Alpha Phase completion Support & Grow Phase Duration: Estimated 12 months following Beta & Scale Phase Optional Extension: Estimated 12 months following initial Support & Grow Phase Total Potential Duration: Up to 39 months (including all phases)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086054-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 22 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,333,333 |
| Lots value | £8,333,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 09:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086054-2025
- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083953-2025
- 16 Dec 2025 at 17:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083564-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086054-2025
  24th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083953-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083564-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9285
  ITT to access attachments
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9286
  Invitation to Tender Document

## Notice URLs

- https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMDQ1MmRlMjEtMThlMy00MWIxLThmNTEtMzU4M2I5ODNmYTJlIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9
- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076775-2025
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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