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title: "BACAS Renewal"
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buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# BACAS Renewal

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9105ffa-90bd-48f0-82fb-0c7f18d7a6d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BACAS Renewal" was conducted by South Tyneside Council, located in South Shields, England. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involves the provision and support of a hosted, cloud-based Bereavement Services IT system. The procurement stage is complete with the award date finalised as of 1st January 2026, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. This was a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement, demonstrating a streamlined approach for acquiring digital services. The primary location for service delivery is postal code NE33 2RL.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering IT solutions, particularly those experienced in developing or supporting cloud-based systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable given the procurement method's nature and the contract's focus on specialised software services. Agile Applications Limited, a SME based in Manchester, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for growth and increased market visibility for companies operating within this niche. With the tender's emphasis on modernising IT infrastructure for bereavement services, companies with innovative software capabilities stand to gain significantly from participating in such public sector opportunities.

## Notice

The provision and support of a hosted, cloud based, Bereavement Services IT system (Bacas Nova), enabling the Bereavement Services to run activities relating to cemeteries, crematorium and memorials. Additional information: Call off from G Cloud 14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2837b8f1-5e66-4a9e-add7-e6d6f707cba7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,375 |
| 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 TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILE APPLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2837b8f1-5e66-4a9e-add7-e6d6f707cba7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2837b8f1-5e66-4a9e-add7-e6d6f707cba7
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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