Scope
Description
The over-arching aim of this tender is to find a skilled, collaborative partner to provide licenses for a Whole Life Carbon Planning Review Platform. Westminster City Council (WCC) seeks a comprehensive digital platform for reviewing Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) related to planning applications. The platform must provide licenses for a minimum of three years, allowing unlimited users from both applicants and WCC, with WCC retaining full data ownership. Key functionalities include the submission and review of WLCAs against RICS V2 and WCC's Retrofit First policies, with detailed compliance checks on material quantities, carbon factors (A1-A3), and inclusion of all life-cycle stages to assess upfront and whole life carbon (at pre-planning, Stage 1 Planning, Pre-commencement, and Post-Completion).
The platform must provide licenses for a minimum of three years, allowing unlimited users from both applicants and WCC, with WCC retaining full data ownership. Key functionalities include the submission and review of WLCAs against RICS V2 and WCC's Retrofit First policies, with detailed compliance checks on material quantities, carbon factors (A1-A3), and inclusion of all life-cycle stages to assess upfront and whole life carbon.
The platform must feature a visual review dashboard to easily highlight project details, carbon performance, and any non-compliance flags. Essential collaboration tools include version history management for multiple submissions (pre-planning through post-planning) and a commenting function for feedback between authorities and applicants. It must also generate summary reports for committee use, detailing project information, input data, and comment logs between the planning officer and local authority.
Crucially, the platform must be available 24/7 with out-of-hours maintenance and provide technical support during business hours. The selected provider must also deliver a user guides and a minimum of two in-person annual training sessions for WCC users, conducted by in-house trainers with specific Built Environment and Whole Life Carbon Assessment expertise.
Total value (estimated)
- £708,333 excluding VAT
- £849,999 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2028
- Possible extension to 26 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract could be extended propvided KPIs are met and at the council's discretion subject to further budget approval and service requirement
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial Envelope | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Westminster City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVD-6261-BPPJ
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government