Award

Mycelia Biodiversity Solution

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sunderland City Council focuses on a contract titled "Mycelia Biodiversity Solution" to supply industry-specific software. The contract has been awarded, and the details are published for transparency. This award falls under the goods category and employs a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Sunderland City Council, located in England, orchestrated the process, with the awarded contract commencing on 22 February 2026 and concluding on 21 February 2029. The award was announced on 4 December 2025, with all relevant details available through the council's contact point, Virginia Ainsley.

This tender presents a growth opportunity primarily for SMEs specialising in software solutions tailored to specific industries. The procurement's nature caters to businesses adept in biodiversity applications and technology, where they can provide innovative products or services aligned with council specifications. Verna Earth Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the viability for similarly scaled enterprises to compete effectively in this market segment. This type of procurement promotes direct engagement between buyers and suppliers, fostering a competitive landscape for businesses aiming to expand their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mycelia Biodiversity Solution

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Mycelia Biodiversity Software for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b9d7a14-db1e-4750-bc0d-9c0dbae6f593
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514249eb-4377-47d3-9ac3-83a892007d3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Virginia Ainsley
Contact Email
virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNA EARTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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