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24 Jul 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed a procurement process for the "WDC Mycelia Software Subscription" aimed at managing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) through a software solution. The procurement, classified under the industry category "goods", was conducted using a direct method, specifically "below threshold - without competition", meaning it did not require a competitive bidding process. This opportunity was awarded to VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS LTD, with the contract period starting on 8th May 2026, and concluding on 7th May 2029. Located in Hailsham, part of the UKJ22 region, Wealden District Council serves as a sub-central government public authority, highlighting the governmental emphasis on compliance and information systems for local authorities.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in biodiversity management and compliance software. Although the procurement did not involve an open competition, businesses that develop innovative compliance and information system solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS LTD, are ideally positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. Engaging with public authorities such as Wealden District Council could lead to further collaborations, thus expanding market reach and reinforcing expertise within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

WDC Mycelia Software Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) management software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070480-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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