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GB-St.Helens: Contract Award Notice - Better off Calulator

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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27 Oct 2026 at 11:39

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21 Oct 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

BIP Solutions Limited procured the Better Off Calculator, a financial analysis and accounting software package for showing people the support they may be entitled to. It brings together information on Universal Credit, legacy benefits, social tariffs, grants and other assistance, drawing on more than 4,000 pieces of legislation to help users understand their financial circumstances and access unclaimed support. The requirement also includes the Universal Housing Assistance element, consolidated into the same agreement. Delivery is in the North West of England. The software is intended to help people build financial strength by identifying available support; this is a software supply requirement rather than a general accounting service.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Policy in Practice, a small and medium-sized enterprise. The award was made on 14 July 2026, for £30,262.80. The contract runs from 19 July 2026 to 19 July 2027. The published requirement was consolidated to cover both the Better Off Calculator and Universal Housing Assistance under one agreement, and the stated costs were updated accordingly. The procurement method is described as “Other” and was not disclosed. No evaluation basis or lot structure is recorded in the contracting information. The award represents the outcome of this process; it is not an invitation to submit a bid.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates a specific demand for software that turns complex welfare and support rules into clear, actionable eligibility information. A credible competitor would need to maintain accurate coverage of legislation and support schemes, including Universal Credit, legacy benefits, social tariffs and grants, and present users with an understandable view of their financial circumstances. The combined requirement also indicates that the buyer sought the Better Off Calculator and Universal Housing Assistance through a single agreement. Relevant strengths would therefore include specialist policy and benefits knowledge, reliable software delivery, and the ability to keep the underlying rules current while helping users identify support they may otherwise miss. This is evidence of the scale and nature of this buyer’s requirement, rather than a live opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-St.Helens: Contract Award Notice - Better off Calulator

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 October 2026 for the following reason: Torus has amended this notice to consolidate the requirement of BOC and UHA which form part of the one agreement with Policy in Practice. The costs have been updated accordingly.(The Better Off Calculator accurately shows the value of available support including Universal Credit, legacy benefits, social tariffs, grants and more, to help build financial strength. It combines over 4,000 pieces of legislation to give people a clear picture of their financial circumstances and help them access over PS23 billion in unclaimed support.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8172fc60-db78-430b-9d59-5c5303002ec7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc10a42e-7dc1-41ab-989a-d1493c0d64de
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,262 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,262 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 1-2 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Policy in Practice

Further Information

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