Award

Mycelia Biodiversity Net Gain Software

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 16:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

21 Nov 2025 at 11:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council, located in Bury St Edmunds, procured the Mycelia Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Software, a cloud-based platform, through a direct procurement method without competition. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, aimed at aiding statutory BNG reporting and managing planning applications. The contract, valued at £12,000 gross, was awarded to Verna Earth Solutions Ltd on 21st November 2025 and was signed on the same day. It covers a 12-month period starting 16th December 2025, indicating the procurement stage as complete with all lots finalised. The primary focus of this award is on goods, and the procurement was conducted below the threshold.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for software firms, particularly SMEs that specialise in creating cloud-based solutions for governmental or environmental applications. Companies equipped to develop and support bespoke software platforms that comply with statutory requirements, specifically in biodiversity management and planning, will find similar contracts beneficial. Businesses that can offer innovative tech solutions helping local authorities manage statutory obligations more efficiently could leverage these opportunities to build a reliable relationship with sub-central government bodies like West Suffolk Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mycelia Biodiversity Net Gain Software

Notice Description

Provision of Mycelia cloud-based platform for a period of 12 months. Mycelia assists with statutory BNG reporting and day to day consideration of planning applications where BNG applies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e62f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008226-2026
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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