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02 Jul 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded a contract to IEG4 for the provision of bespoke software to manage cremation and burial bookings and archive records, under the title "Bereavement Services Software". This procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically IT services, and took place in the UKJ34 region (United Kingdom). The process was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, as noted in the award stage of the procurement. The contract, which is active as of 2026, originally commenced on 1st July 2012 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. This contract reflects a cumulative gross value of £45,914.40.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and information systems. Although awarded without competition, it signals potential future collaborations for companies equipped to deliver innovative IT solutions tailored to public services. Firms operating within the public authority software domain, and particularly those with experience in providing bespoke software for government organisations, may find the public sector procurement landscape increasingly rewarding as requirements for transparency and efficiency rise.

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Notice Title

Bereavement Services Software

Notice Description

Bespoke software for managing cremation and burial bookings and archive records. PLEASE NOTE - the dates are retrospective showing in contract since 2012 at low value, and only now reaching the level where we need to publish how this will be procured going forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062466-2026
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
£38,262 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 201214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IEG4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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