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On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for "On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services" under the CPV classification 72316000, which focuses on data analysis services. The services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations. The tender attracted a total value of £9,000,000, with a minimum value guarantee of £1,519,736. The contracting period began on 28 January 2025 and will end on 20 March 2027. The procurement method utilised a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the data analysis and credit reference service sectors to engage with a key government department. It is particularly well-suited for large-scale organisations capable of delivering comprehensive, on-demand data analysis services across various regions. By participating in such contracts, companies can expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies, thereby contributing to significant business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services

Notice Description

On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services Contract. Additional information: CRAs have created a joint document called the Credit Reference Agency Information Notice (CRAIN) which is available from each of the three CRAs websites. To find out more about how Equifax manage your information, please visit - https://www.equifax.co.uk/privacy-hub/crain

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f09c0e6-2b9b-4f89-b55e-816947f363d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39750f5-56cd-49ec-a207-36de5de6139e
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

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,519,736 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 20 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

EQUIFAX

Further Information

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