---
title: "Purchase Order System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e366"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
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# Purchase Order System

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e366

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## Summary

The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is being managed by Bernicia Group, a public undertaking located in Ashington, United Kingdom. This contract involves the acquisition of a new web-based purchase order system designed to integrate with their existing financial software, SUN. Classified under financial systems software development services, the open procedure method invites bidders for services worth a gross amount of £350,000. Interested parties must submit proposals via the e-procurement portal by 19th January 2026, with enquiries due by 12th January 2026. The contract is expected to be awarded by 31st March 2026, for a period commencing from 1st May 2026, to 30th April 2029, with the possibility of a 36-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software development. It presents an ideal growth avenue for SMEs capable of delivering a robust purchase order system, enriched by the technical ability to meet Bernicia's specific needs. Companies with competencies in integrating web-based solutions with enterprise financial systems should find this project particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses committed to delivering social value as part of their contractual obligations could leverage this procurement to solidify their market presence and build a credible portfolio in the public sector. The emphasis on both technical quality and social value underlines a comprehensive evaluation criteria that encourages innovation and societal impact in project delivery.

## Notice

Bernicia are looking for a new web based purchase order system that can interface with our financial software (SUN).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further period of 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078691-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE6 3XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Walker |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212442 - Financial systems software development services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 07:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078691-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 14:17 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074807-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078691-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074807-2025
  18th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Bernicia
  In-Tend e-procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bernicia.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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