Award

BACAS NOVA SAAS Agreement 2026-2028

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 14:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 11:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the BACAS NOVA SAAS Agreement 2026-2028. The contract focuses on maintaining and digitising historical cemetery records, and falls within the industry category of goods, specifically involving industry-specific software packages. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. Located in Dartford, UK, the process reached the 'award' stage on 18th February 2026. The contract, awarded to CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE LIMITED from Manchester, UK, was signed on 19th December 2025, with a contract period running from 11th February 2026 to 31st December 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to collaborate with public authorities on digitisation projects that involve software solutions. Companies specialising in software development, particularly those offering scalable SaaS products, would find similar opportunities appealing for expanding their market presence in the public sector. Dartford Borough Council's requirement for historical record digitisation could entice firms that excel in data management and digital transformation solutions. Additionally, the direct procurement method suggests potential opportunities for businesses to engage with public authorities without undergoing a competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BACAS NOVA SAAS Agreement 2026-2028

Notice Description

To maintain and digitise historical cemetery records into the current system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014832-2026
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
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
£46,697 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£46,697 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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