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BACAS Renewal

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BACAS Renewal" was conducted by South Tyneside Council, located in South Shields, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involves the provision and support of a hosted, cloud-based Bereavement Services IT system. The procurement stage is complete with the award date finalised as of 1st January 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. This was a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement, demonstrating a streamlined approach for acquiring digital services. The primary location for service delivery is postal code NE33 2RL.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering IT solutions, particularly those experienced in developing or supporting cloud-based systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable given the procurement method's nature and the contract's focus on specialised software services. Agile Applications Limited, a SME based in Manchester, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for growth and increased market visibility for companies operating within this niche. With the tender's emphasis on modernising IT infrastructure for bereavement services, companies with innovative software capabilities stand to gain significantly from participating in such public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

BACAS Renewal

Notice Description

The provision and support of a hosted, cloud based, Bereavement Services IT system (Bacas Nova), enabling the Bereavement Services to run activities relating to cemeteries, crematorium and memorials. Additional information: Call off from G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9105ffa-90bd-48f0-82fb-0c7f18d7a6d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2837b8f1-5e66-4a9e-add7-e6d6f707cba7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£44,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marie Cairns
Contact Email
marie.cairns@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 4244020

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILE APPLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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