---
title: "BACAS NOVA SAAS Agreement 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# BACAS NOVA SAAS Agreement 2026-2028

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c37

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the BACAS NOVA SAAS Agreement 2026-2028. The contract focuses on maintaining and digitising historical cemetery records, and falls within the industry category of goods, specifically involving industry-specific software packages. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. Located in Dartford, UK, the process reached the 'award' stage on 18th February 2026. The contract, awarded to CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE LIMITED from Manchester, UK, was signed on 19th December 2025, with a contract period running from 11th February 2026 to 31st December 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to collaborate with public authorities on digitisation projects that involve software solutions. Companies specialising in software development, particularly those offering scalable SaaS products, would find similar opportunities appealing for expanding their market presence in the public sector. Dartford Borough Council's requirement for historical record digitisation could entice firms that excel in data management and digital transformation solutions. Additionally, the direct procurement method suggests potential opportunities for businesses to engage with public authorities without undergoing a competitive tendering process.

## Notice

To maintain and digitise historical cemetery records into the current system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014832-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,697 |
| Contracts value | £46,697 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| 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

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014832-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011764-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014832-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011764-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- http://www.ieg4.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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