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title: "Apply for planning applications and appeals, and building consents in Scotland, Phases 1, 2 and 3 Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821810"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-28"
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# Apply for planning applications and appeals, and building consents in Scotland, Phases 1, 2 and 3 Contract

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821810

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract as part of its Digital for Development Consents programme, focusing on transforming planning applications and building consents processes in Scotland. The procurement, under an open procedure, culminated in the award on 28 January 2026, with a total contract value of £5.8 million. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting digital transformation services. The contract allows for an extension of up to 60 months, providing flexibility for further enhancements as required. The winning supplier, Storm ID Ltd, is based in Edinburgh, highlighting a focus on leveraging local expertise.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology and cyber services. Companies that are adept in digital transformation and offer innovative solutions for e-government services stand to benefit from participating in such initiatives. Moreover, as the project involves the development and improvement of digital application services, businesses with experience in developing streamlined digital experiences, user interface design, and application development could find lucrative growth opportunities here. The procurement process underscores the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing public services through modern technology, making it an encouraging prospect for companies looking to establish themselves in the public sector domain.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is undertaking a digital transformation of processes and technology as part of the Digital for Development Consents programme, beginning with planning applications and building standards applications. The Digital Services Division within the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is responsible for one of the programme's priorities to replace the existing eDevelopment service, with a new digital application service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is undertaking a digital transformation of processes and technology as part of the Digital for Development Consents programme, beginning with planning applications and building standards applications. The Digital Services Division within the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is responsible for one of the programme's priorities to replace the existing eDevelopment service, with a new digital application service. A development consent describes any permission that is required to alter the attributes or use of a building or location. For example, seeking permission to erect, demolish or alter a building, or to change the use of a building from residential to commercial use. The Scottish Government launched eDevelopment.scot in June 2016, a public facing website that allows applicants and their agents to submit Planning and Building Standards applications and appeals online to any Authority in Scotland through a single website. It includes ePlanning.scot and eBuildingStandards.scot and was a refresh of the previous national ePlanning service that had been in operation since 2009, expanded to include the eBuildingStandards service. The aim of the new Apply service is to transform eDevelopment, improving the experience for users as well as raising the quality of submitted applications. This will be achieved by simplifying and streamlining the application experience. It is expected the service will also help people understand the application process and what is required of them. The Apply service will also set the foundations that will improve workflow in processing and assessing applications and case management, at a later stage of the programme.. Mini Competition called off from the Scottish Governments Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Digital Technology and Cyber Services under Lot 1: Digital Technology Projects and Services

Options: The Contract has the option of extending the term by up 60 months. Subject to that constraint, the contract may be extended on more than one occasion and can be extended for any term within the 60 month period. The contract specification allows for ad-hoc additional work to be undertaken via statements of work as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548192 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STORM ID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548192

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548192
  Apply for planning applications and appeals, and building consents in Scotland, Phases 1, 2 and 3 Contract - The Scottish Government is undertaking a digital transformation of processes and technology as part of the Digital for Development Consents programme, beginning with planning applications and building standards applications. The Digital Services Division within the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate is responsible for one of the programme's priorities to replace the existing eDevelopment service, with a new digital application service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821810
- https://stormid.com/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

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