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Development Software

BERNICIA GROUP

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06 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Bernicia Group, a public undertaking based in Ashington, UK, has completed the procurement process to award a contract for the development of specialist software to M3 Housing Ltd. This contract, titled "Development Software", falls under the goods category for industry-specific software packages. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition. This process is currently in the award stage, with an award notice published on 6th February 2026. The contracted work is set to commence on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2031. The contract is intended for execution within the UKC region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the software development sector, focusing on complex multi-tenure project management solutions. With the award granted to an SME, it demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure contracts outside of competitive tendering, particularly when they offer the most economical solutions fitting the buyer's specific needs. Businesses with expertise in software that manages cashflows, offers appraisals, and site valuations would be well-suited to such opportunities in future procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Development Software

Notice Description

Bernicia is looking to award to M3 Housing for a software package which provides quick offer appraisals and site valuations on complex multi-tenure projects, with the ability to manage cashflows and live programme performance. A review of the market was undertaken prior to this notice and this software was identified as the best fit for the business and the most economical choice for Bernicia to deliver our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010944-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP
Contact Name
Kerry Hunter
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M3 HOUSING

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