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title: "Mycelia Biodiversity Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b9d7a14-db1e-4750-bc0d-9c0dbae6f593"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Mycelia Biodiversity Solution

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b9d7a14-db1e-4750-bc0d-9c0dbae6f593

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sunderland City Council focuses on a contract titled "Mycelia Biodiversity Solution" to supply industry-specific software. The contract has been awarded, and the details are published for transparency. This award falls under the goods category and employs a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. Sunderland City Council, located in England, orchestrated the process, with the awarded contract commencing on 22 February 2026 and concluding on 21 February 2029. The award was announced on 4 December 2025, with all relevant details available through the council's contact point, Virginia Ainsley.

This tender presents a growth opportunity primarily for SMEs specialising in software solutions tailored to specific industries. The procurement's nature caters to businesses adept in biodiversity applications and technology, where they can provide innovative products or services aligned with council specifications. Verna Earth Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the viability for similarly scaled enterprises to compete effectively in this market segment. This type of procurement promotes direct engagement between buyers and suppliers, fostering a competitive landscape for businesses aiming to expand their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Mycelia Biodiversity Software for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514249eb-4377-47d3-9ac3-83a892007d3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514249eb-4377-47d3-9ac3-83a892007d3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514249eb-4377-47d3-9ac3-83a892007d3e
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk

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