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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Biodiversity Net Gain Software

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2024 at 15:23

Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking to procure a Biodiversity Net Gain Software system to manage planning agreements efficiently. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £60,000. The contract period is set to start on June 10, 2024, and end on June 30, 2026. The Council aims for the software to be cloud-based, GDPR compliant, and accessible across multiple machines.

This opportunity can benefit businesses offering software packages and information systems. Companies providing cloud-based solutions compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and possessing GDPR compliance expertise, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure tender presents avenues for growth in servicing public sector organisations, specifically in software development for environmental planning and biodiversity conservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Biodiversity Net Gain Software

Notice Description

SCDC is leading on a joint procurement exercise to acquire a Biodiversity Net Gain system (the System) on behalf of the GCSP. In both Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire records relating to Biodiversity Net Gain within planning agreements need to be reviewed by a software product that need to be commercial off the shelf product that his a full turn key solution. The software should align to and utilise Defra's Biodiversity Metric and BNG criteria, facilitating the import and verification of that service output It should also include the functionality to adjust these criteria, in line with any policy changes that may occur. The software needs to be able to validate planning applications through a process of assessment and determination. It is important that the software platform be cloud based, compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and able to be used via Microsoft Edge, which is the Councils preferred browser. The server ideally should be hosting data within the UK. The system needs to be GDPR compliant and a GDPR impact assessment needs to be undertaken. A data sharing agreement between the provider and the local authority must be generated if data is shared through use of the product. The system will be used by multiple individuals with the organisation. Any software licence procured should enable its use across a minimum of six machines. System administration access and the right to alter the system would be preferred. The system will need to have basic security controls in place and be easy to use. The system will also need to enable the existing data from our existing systems to be transferred into the Biodiversity Net Gain Software. The new System should be configured, tested and available for use prior to a go live date. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bf3436d-25da-ee11-8127-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8aa9b27b-52c2-424c-b63d-5cfe8070ce5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe11b51-5722-4a1c-891c-a99bac8e5d97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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