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Mycelia Software System

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mycelia Software System," a cloud-based system that assists with the validation, analysis, determination, and monitoring of complex BNG data in planning applications. The tender, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), was initiated to find a solution provider for this software. The contract, valued at £50,920, was awarded to Verna Earth Solutions Ltd. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 January 2024, award date on 24 January 2024, and a contract duration from 27 February 2024 to 26 February 2029. The primary procurement category is services, and the software will be delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those with expertise in data analytics and planning application systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in managing and interpreting complex data will find this contract well-suited to their skills and growth aspirations. The awarded contract highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage with public sector opportunities and contribute to the efficient management of planning applications.

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Notice Title

Mycelia Software System

Notice Description

Provision of cloud-based system which interrogates complex BNG data submitted with planning applications, assisting with: o Validation of planning applications0 o Analysing complex BNG data o Determination of planning applications o Monitoring and Reporting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5c69609-71ce-4288-8390-bc28d2f8721c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36477732-9b6a-4192-8b5b-3b317eb93a5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£50,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 26 Feb 2029 Over 5 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS

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