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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Biodiversity Net Gain Software"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Biodiversity Net Gain Software

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aa9b27b-52c2-424c-b63d-5cfe8070ce5f

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking to procure a Biodiversity Net Gain Software system to manage planning agreements efficiently. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £60,000. The contract period is set to start on June 10, 2024, and end on June 30, 2026. The Council aims for the software to be cloud-based, GDPR compliant, and accessible across multiple machines.

This opportunity can benefit businesses offering software packages and information systems. Companies providing cloud-based solutions compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and possessing GDPR compliance expertise, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure tender presents avenues for growth in servicing public sector organisations, specifically in software development for environmental planning and biodiversity conservation.

## Notice

SCDC is leading on a joint procurement exercise to acquire a Biodiversity Net Gain system (the System) on behalf of the GCSP. In both Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire records relating to Biodiversity Net Gain within planning agreements need to be reviewed by a software product that need to be commercial off the shelf product that his a full turn key solution. The software should align to and utilise Defra's Biodiversity Metric and BNG criteria, facilitating the import and verification of that service output It should also include the functionality to adjust these criteria, in line with any policy changes that may occur. The software needs to be able to validate planning applications through a process of assessment and determination. It is important that the software platform be cloud based, compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and able to be used via Microsoft Edge, which is the Councils preferred browser. The server ideally should be hosting data within the UK. The system needs to be GDPR compliant and a GDPR impact assessment needs to be undertaken. A data sharing agreement between the provider and the local authority must be generated if data is shared through use of the product. The system will be used by multiple individuals with the organisation. Any software licence procured should enable its use across a minimum of six machines. System administration access and the right to alter the system would be preferred. The system will need to have basic security controls in place and be easy to use. The system will also need to enable the existing data from our existing systems to be transferred into the Biodiversity Net Gain Software. The new System should be configured, tested and available for use prior to a go live date. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bf3436d-25da-ee11-8127-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe11b51-5722-4a1c-891c-a99bac8e5d97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe11b51-5722-4a1c-891c-a99bac8e5d97
- 4 Mar 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5768d2f-6277-4ece-a1ca-7ca090082f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe11b51-5722-4a1c-891c-a99bac8e5d97
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5768d2f-6277-4ece-a1ca-7ca090082f1c
  4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bf3436d-25da-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bf3436d-25da-ee11-8127-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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