This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 12:47

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 14:17

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Bernicia Group, a public undertaking based in Ashington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a Salesforce Implementation Partner, culminating in the awarding of a contract dated 21st May 2026. The process, categorized under information technology services, sought expertise in Salesforce Service Cloud, Community Cloud, and Field Services. Operating under a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, the contract was awarded to Alscient Limited and BearingPoint Limited. The contract, valued at £1,399,999, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, with potential extensions available. This procurement was part of an overarching framework agreement, completed over several stages.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Alscient and BearingPoint, who were successful in the competitive process. Businesses with a solid track record and proficiency in Salesforce solutions, especially those capable of engaging in competitive dialogue and iterative tendering stages, would find this type of contract ideal for expanding their client base and influence within the public sector. This contract is pertinent for companies ready to leverage their technical know-how to deliver high standards of IT services over an extended period, contributing to both immediate and future growth through contract extensions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Salesforce Implementation Partner

Notice Description

Bernicia are looking for an experienced IT partner with extensive and proven track record of Salesforce Service Cloud, Community Cloud and Field Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Must be issued at least 30 days prior to the anniversary date and in periods of no more than 12 months at a time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£999,998 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£999,998 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,399,999 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE6 3XF
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Walker
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALSCIENT

BEARINGPOINT

Further Information

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