Empowering Public Sector Planning: VU.CITY Joins the Digital Planning Directory

VU.CITY joins the Digital Planning Directory and G-Cloud 14, enhancing public sector access to innovative digital planning solutions for better collaboration and project outcomes.

Driving Innovation in Public Sector Planning

The future of planning is here! VU.CITY is proud to announce our inclusion in the Digital Planning Directory, a comprehensive resource designed to connect public and private sector stakeholders with cutting-edge digital planning solutions.

Combined with our presence on the G-Cloud 14 framework, public sector organisations now have even greater access to the tools needed to tackle modern planning challenges. From enhancing collaboration to delivering projects more efficiently, this is a significant step toward making planning fit for the 21st century.

What is the Digital Planning Directory?

Launched by the Digital Task Force for Planning, this platform addresses critical challenges in spatial planning by:

Connecting stakeholders: Bridging the gap between public and private sectors.
Simplifying adoption: Helping organisations discover, analyse, and compare digital tools and services.
Driving collaboration: Fostering an integrated ecosystem for innovative planning solutions.

For the public sector, this directory is a game-changer. It breaks down barriers like procurement complexity and lack of subject matter knowledge, empowering councils and local authorities to adopt transformative tools with ease.

Why VU.CITY’s Inclusion Matters

VU.CITY’s presence on the Digital Planning Directory represents a commitment to innovation and collaboration. Our platform is trusted by councils and local authorities across the UK to:

Speed up decision making: Our 3D modelling tools provide a clear, accurate view of urban environments, allowing stakeholders to visualise projects and make data-driven decisions.This also aligns with local and national policies like the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
Improve project outcomes: Research shows that investment in 3D modelling delivers double the returns in planning benefits.
Bridge communication gaps: By offering a unified source of truth, VU.CITY fosters collaboration among all stakeholders, reducing delays and misunderstandings.

Working Together: G-Cloud 14 and the Digital Planning Directory

For public sector organisations, accessibility and trust are key to adopting new technology. That’s why being listed on both the Digital Planning Directory and the G-Cloud 14 framework is so impactful.

G-Cloud 14 Benefits

The G-Cloud 14 framework simplifies procurement, allowing councils and public sector bodies to:

1. Easily purchase VU.CITY services: No lengthy tender processes required.

2. Access pre-vetted suppliers: Ensuring quality and reliability.

3. Save time and money: Accelerating the adoption of impactful solutions.

How They Work Together

While G-Cloud 14 streamlines procurement, the Digital Planning Directory helps organisations discover innovative solutions like VU.CITY. Together, they create a seamless process for public sector teams to find, evaluate, and adopt tools that will drive better planning outcomes.

Meeting the Public Sector’s Challenges

VU.CITY’s inclusion in these platforms is about more than convenience—it’s about solving real-world challenges:

- Delivering 1.5 million homes critical to the UK’s economic growth.
- Addressing the lengthy, inconsistent procurement processes that hinder innovation.
- Equipping councils with the tools to make faster, smarter decisions.

By leveraging the Digital Planning Directory and G-Cloud 14, local authorities can overcome barriers to digital adoption and lead the way in modernising planning practices.

A New Era for Public Sector Planning

The inclusion of VU.CITY in the Digital Planning Directory and G-Cloud 14 framework marks an exciting milestone for the planning sector. With these platforms, public sector organisations have the tools they need to foster collaboration, streamline decision-making, and deliver transformative results for their communities.

Let’s build a future where planning is smarter, faster, and more collaborative—one project at a time.