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Award of contract for Burial and Cremations software

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract for Burial and Cremations software. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting the software package and IT services sector. The council, located in Blackburn, UK, followed a direct procurement method, described as below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2028, with a total gross value estimated at £35,100. The supplier responsible for delivering the software is Clear Skies Software from Cheshire East.

This tender presents exciting business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in software development and IT consulting. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Clear Skies Software, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such a sector given the specific industry focus and the procurement method allowing for direct awards. Businesses looking to expand their clientele within public authorities can benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities to provide tailored tech solutions for municipal needs.

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Notice Title

Award of contract for Burial and Cremations software

Notice Description

Award of contract for Burial and Cremations software to Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE

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