# BNG Software Management

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Durham County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Durham County Council](/buyers/durham-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Verna Earth Solutions Ltd
- Award value: £44,100
- Tender value: £44,100
- Award date: 24 April 2026
- Published: 24 April 2026
- Contract start: 2 May 2026
- Contract end: 1 May 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 064983eb-bf4e-4cc3-b84f-7f60c17196c7-894414
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b1dcd7-61a0-4b96-91dc-f0fb3a1348e6

## Description

Planning authorities have a statutory duty to ensure BNG is delivered by assessing planning applications and subsequently monitoring and enforcing relevant conditions and legal agreements\. To achieve this, the service depends on computer systems that can automatically calculate the BNG metric for planning applications, support monitoring and compliance, and integrate with existing planning software\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064983eb-bf4e-4cc3-b84f-7f60c17196c7-894414)