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Bank Validation and Postcode Lookup Services

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Charity Commission for England and Wales, located in Liverpool, has been completed for the provision of "Bank Validation and Postcode Lookup Services". Classified under IT services, this tender falls within the broader category of consulting, software development, internet, and support services. A selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2027, with key involvement from the supplier, Data8 Limited. The final award was announced on 27th January 2026, following the completion of the tender stage that ended on 23rd January 2026.

This tender represents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in software consultancy and data services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, given the framework's suitability criteria favouring SME participation. The focus on enhancing postcode lookup and bank validation services hints at further growth prospects in the realm of digital verification and data management, offering a lucrative pathway for businesses experienced in these domains to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bank Validation and Postcode Lookup Services

Notice Description

Provision of Bank Validation and Postcode Lookup Services The contract includes a 12 month optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e69f03a-0196-4a2a-bf56-fb72bf3d114a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa0ffa6-a580-4603-a8bc-333bc4253a85
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
SME
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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,803 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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