---
title: "Award of contract for Burial and Cremations software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060258"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060258.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Award of contract for Burial and Cremations software

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060258

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract for Burial and Cremations software. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting the software package and IT services sector. The council, located in Blackburn, UK, followed a direct procurement method, described as below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2028, with a total gross value estimated at £35,100. The supplier responsible for delivering the software is Clear Skies Software from Cheshire East.

This tender presents exciting business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in software development and IT consulting. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Clear Skies Software, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such a sector given the specific industry focus and the procurement method allowing for direct awards. Businesses looking to expand their clientele within public authorities can benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities to provide tailored tech solutions for municipal needs.

## Notice

Award of contract for Burial and Cremations software to Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001666-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 07:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001666-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001666-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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