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Provision of Bereavement Services Management Solution

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Warrington Borough Council, involves the provision of a Bereavement Services Management Solution. The contracting process was initiated through a tender and has now reached the award stage. The council, acting as the buying organisation, is located in Warrington, United Kingdom, and operates within the public authority, sub-central government classification. This contract encompasses cloud-based IT services focused on migrating to BACAS Nova, with ongoing hosting and support. The process is classified under the procurement method "Below threshold - unknown" with a concession regime. The services are set to be delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period starts on 21st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2031. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £81,840.

For businesses seeking to expand their offerings in IT services, this project presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in software development, consulting, and internet support related to bereavement services. Clear Skies Software Limited, identified as a supplier, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure significant contracts in this category. Their engagement underscores the ideal fit for companies adept in cloud solutions and software migration. Businesses within the UK regions specified, capable of delivering consulting and software support, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, leveraging their expertise to innovate and enhance public services through cutting-edge technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bereavement Services Management Solution

Notice Description

Migration to BACAS Nova and ongoing hosting and support of cloud based Bereavement Services Management Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068884
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036598-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
£68,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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