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title: "Provision of BNG Assessment Software for Biodiversity Duty"
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# Provision of BNG Assessment Software for Biodiversity Duty

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12fb682a-28dd-4a8b-9734-c59c078f96a5

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## Summary

Chorley Council, represented by South Ribble Borough Council, has concluded the procurement of a compliance software package tailored for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the compliance software industry. The process was executed through a call-off from Lot 2 of the G-Cloud 14 framework, utilising a selective approach. Located in the North West of England, the procurement saw its award stage completed on 23rd February 2026, with the contract starting from 23rd March 2026 and extending to 22nd March 2029. The awarded contract, valued at £33,075, requires the software to facilitate statutory reports needed by DEFRA while ensuring long-term monitoring compliance under the new BNG regime.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cloud-based compliance software and biodiversity monitoring systems. With the statutory requirement for BNG assessments in place, businesses with expertise in ecological validation and reporting would find this contract beneficial for growth. Additionally, the tender supports the government's sustainability initiatives, offering SMEs an entry point into public sector contracts. Verna Earth Solutions Ltd, an SME, has been selected to deliver this specialised software solution, demonstrating the potential for agile firms to engage and succeed in public procurement processes.

## Notice

Chorley Council procured a specialised system which fills critical service gaps by providing the essential ecological validation, reporting and long-term compliance monitoring required by the new BNG regime. The software will facilitate the completion of the statutory BNG report required by DEFRA, as well as the monitoring process for BNG. Chorley Council utilised Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of the G-Cloud 14 framework to procure the software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212746a9-ee56-413c-ac3b-4402d50e12c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,075 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERNA EARTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212746a9-ee56-413c-ac3b-4402d50e12c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212746a9-ee56-413c-ac3b-4402d50e12c2
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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