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Biodiversity Net Gain System

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in Widnes, United Kingdom, focused on the provision of a "Biodiversity Net Gain System." This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and the procurement method used was direct, without competition, due to it being below the threshold. The contract, now in the award stage, was signed with VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS LTD and became effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £36,000 GBP, and its scope involves supplying goods to the region of UKD71.

This opportunity, initially aimed at enhancing biodiversity through a dedicated software system, offers significant potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems to engage in similar procurement activities. Businesses with a focus on developing innovative technology solutions for public sector applications, particularly in environmental gain, would find such opportunities especially lucrative. The completion of this contract highlights the potential for future engagements as public authorities continue to explore ways to leverage technology to meet environmental and strategic goals.

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Notice Title

Biodiversity Net Gain System

Notice Description

Provision of Biodiversity Net Gain System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066990-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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