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title: "Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829833"
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buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
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# Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829833

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by the Falkirk Council, located at Central Park, Larbert, UKM76, for the provision of Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services. Falkirk Council aims to fulfil statutory duties regarding planning, building standards, and environmental management. The contract was awarded to Idox Software Ltd, with the award value being £401,082.88. This process followed the limited procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services framework without prior publication for competition. The award was completed on 31st March 2026, and active on the date of 20th April 2026, focussing on general public services within Falkirk Council's jurisdiction.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses adept in software development and support services directed at local authorities. Companies with substantial expertise in building standards and environmental management solutions can leverage this contract to expand their business by providing critical software services to governmental bodies. Although the procurement method was limited, and the selection was made through a direct award due to pre-existing framework agreements, firms should nonetheless explore similar framework opportunities for entering this market. Large-scale suppliers, given their typical catalogue of deliverables, are well-positioned to take advantage of these procurement opportunities to demonstrate their value in meeting stringent software requirements.

## Notice

The Provision of a Planning Application, Building Standards, and Development Management Software enables Falkirk Council to fulfil its statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to planning, building standards, and environmental management.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework for Vertical Application Solutions RM6259 and followed the procedure as set out in Schedule 7 (Call-Off Award Procedure) namely section 2. "2.1 Subject to Paragraph 1.2 above the Buyer awarding a Call-Off Contract under this Contract without holding a further competition shall: 2.1.1 develop a clear Statement of Requirements; 2.1.2 apply the direct award criteria to the Suppliers' catalogues and description of the Deliverables as set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) and Framework Schedule 2 (Framework Tender) for all Suppliers capable of meeting the Statement of Requirements in order to establish which Supplier provides the most economically advantageous solution; and 2.1.3 on the basis set out above, award the Call-Off Contract with the successful Supplier in accordance with Paragraph 6 below." After carrying out the procedure defined in clause 2.1.2, only one provider met all of our requirements.

### Procurement Information

This award is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework for Vertical Application Solutions RM6259 and followed the procedure as set out in Schedule 7 (Call-Off Award Procedure) namely section 2. "2.1 Subject to Paragraph 1.2 above the Buyer awarding a Call-Off Contract under this Contract without holding a further competition shall: 2.1.1 develop a clear Statement of Requirements; 2.1.2 apply the direct award criteria to the Suppliers' catalogues and description of the Deliverables as set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) and Framework Schedule 2 (Framework Tender) for all Suppliers capable of meeting the Statement of Requirements in order to establish which Supplier provides the most economically advantageous solution; and 2.1.3 on the basis set out above, award the Call-Off Contract with the successful Supplier in accordance with Paragraph 6 below." After carrying out the procedure defined in clause 2.1.2, only one provider met all of our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554202 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £401,082 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554202

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554202
  Planning Application and Building SDM Software and Support Services - The Provision of a Planning Application, Building Standards, and Development Management Software enables Falkirk Council to fulfil its statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to planning, building standards, and environmental management.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829833

## Provenance

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