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Social Value Portal

BERNICIA GROUP

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07 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bernicia Group, an Ashington-based organisation governed by public law, involved the award of a contract titled "Social Value Portal" under the services category. This tender aimed to provide software supply services for tracking corporate social value through the supply chain, classified under CPV code 72268000. The process was completed on 7th January 2026, with Thrive CSR Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement method employed was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, falling under the G-Cloud 14 framework (Lot 2 Cloud Software). The primary location of service delivery is Ashington, situated in the UKC region.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses in software supply services to expand their footprint in the public sector by delivering significant social value outcomes. Companies specialising in developing portals or platforms for social impact measurement would particularly benefit. The procurement's focus on quality as the sole award criterion underscores the importance of delivering outstanding software solutions capable of effectively tracking and managing social value metrics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative software capabilities are well-suited to leverage such opportunities to grow within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Social Value Portal

Notice Description

To provide a social value portal to track corporate social value and social value delivered through our supply chain.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded under the G-Cloud 14 framework reference RM1557.14 Lot 2 Cloud Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
Kerry Hunter
Contact Email
kerry.hunter@bernicia.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 0XF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Seaton with Newbiggin West
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THRIVE CSR

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