Software tenders and contracts in the North East
There are 6 live software tenders in the North East right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers software, digital services, website and case management systems contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 6 live software tenders in the North East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 3 of 6 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 6
02Live software tenders in the North East
- Develop and Supply an Interactive online Nature Finance Project Development gameNatural EnglandNorth East +8£16kCloses 5 daysSME
- 003726 - Internal Audit Management SystemDurham County CouncilNorth East£170kCloses 10 days
- E Portfolio System (Provision of)City of Sunderland CollegeNorth EastNot statedCloses 11 days
- Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management SystemNorth Tyneside Borough CouncilNorth East£200kCloses 18 days
- Procurement of an HR and Payroll SystemLOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITEDNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 daysSME
- CCHA 0328 Legal Services Framework for Land and DevelopmentCastles and CoastsNorth East£650kCloses Not statedFrameworkSME
03Who is buying
- Natural England 1 live tender
- Durham County Council 1 live tender
- City of Sunderland College 1 live tender
- North Tyneside Borough Council 1 live tender
- LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED 1 live tender
04Software contracts: common questions
How many software tenders are live in the North East?
6 right now, from 6 public buyers, with 3 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in software contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win software contracts?
Often, yes. 3 of the 6 live tenders in the North East are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: IT, digital & cyber
Public sector IT buyers commonly require Cyber Essentials (often Plus) and sometimes ISO 27001. Much spend goes through frameworks such as G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes, so being listed can matter more than chasing single tenders.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.