---
title: "Development Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Development Software

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a10

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## Summary

The Bernicia Group, a public undertaking based in Ashington, UK, has completed the procurement process to award a contract for the development of specialist software to M3 Housing Ltd. This contract, titled "Development Software", falls under the goods category for industry-specific software packages. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition. This process is currently in the award stage, with an award notice published on 6th February 2026. The contracted work is set to commence on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2031. The contract is intended for execution within the UKC region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the software development sector, focusing on complex multi-tenure project management solutions. With the award granted to an SME, it demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure contracts outside of competitive tendering, particularly when they offer the most economical solutions fitting the buyer's specific needs. Businesses with expertise in software that manages cashflows, offers appraisals, and site valuations would be well-suited to such opportunities in future procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Bernicia is looking to award to M3 Housing for a software package which provides quick offer appraisals and site valuations on complex multi-tenure projects, with the ability to manage cashflows and live programme performance. A review of the market was undertaken prior to this notice and this software was identified as the best fit for the business and the most economical choice for Bernicia to deliver our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010944-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 0XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M3 HOUSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010944-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010944-2026
  6th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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