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Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) Platform

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) Platform," classified in the software package and information systems sector under the CPV code 48000000. Located in Peterborough, England, the council utilised a direct procurement method, resulting in a direct award to the successful supplier. The procurement, aimed at providing a LIFT Licence and Better Off Calculator, has an allocated budget of £172,500. The contract period runs from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2026, with the award status marked as active as of 16th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as evident in its suitability assessment. The project focuses on delivering software solutions capable of enhancing socio-economic insights, which aligns well with businesses specializing in analytics, data processing, and software development. The contract could be particularly advantageous for firms looking to expand their portfolio within public sector services, tailored to social welfare analytics and digital service platforms. Policy in Practice, an SME, has been identified as the primary supplier, showcasing the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to successfully secure such contracts within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) Platform

Notice Description

LIFT Licence Better Off Calculator LIFT Campaign Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7239b70d-d27b-4476-a231-423413aee3c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1100d82-0d94-4b1c-ba1f-5457b67c1427
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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