Award

Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, based in England, has successfully awarded a contract to Experian plc for the provision of external data checks for Debt Relief Orders (DRO). The contract, valued at £373,795.92, falls under the category of IT services, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2024 and its completion on 31st March 2027. The awarded status was confirmed on 19th March 2024, with industry activities expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large firms specialising in IT services and data verification that are capable of fulfilling stringent identity and asset verification requirements. While the opportunity was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong framework presence and a proven track record in financial data services will find this contract well-suited to expanding their governmental partnership portfolio. Such contracts can bolster a firm's reputation and financial standing by establishing relationships with governmental bodies, opening further opportunities within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks

Notice Description

The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's; to verify an applicant's identity in order to assess their current debt liability position and asset ownership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e5d3fd5-c5a6-44dc-aada-64787babd69a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c080024-31c5-451e-b893-cdfcafb98065
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£373,795 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£373,795 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Delphina Jones
Contact Email
delphina.jones@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330919693

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1e5d3fd5-c5a6-44dc-aada-64787babd69a-2025-06-12T12:02:05+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-12T12:02:05+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-1e5d3fd5-c5a6-44dc-aada-64787babd69a",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "TIS0695",
        "title": "Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks",
        "description": "The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's; to verify an applicant's identity in order to assess their current debt liability position and asset ownership.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 373795.92,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-02-09T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/PFcF5f84",
            "name": "The Insolvency Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Insolvency Service",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/PFcF5f84"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "16th Floor,1 Westfield Avenue",
                "locality": "STRATFORD",
                "postalCode": "SW1P2HT",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Delphina Jones",
                "email": "delphina.jones@insolvency.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03330919693"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00653331",
            "name": "Experian plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Experian plc",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00653331"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Sir John Peace Building, Experian Way, NG2 Business Park, Nottingham NG80 1ZZ."
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/PFcF5f84",
        "name": "The Insolvency Service"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-1e5d3fd5-c5a6-44dc-aada-64787babd69a-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-03-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-06-12T12:02:05+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 373795.92,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00653331",
                    "name": "Experian plc"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c080024-31c5-451e-b893-cdfcafb98065",
                    "datePublished": "2025-06-12T12:02:05+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}