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Policy in Practice

Swale Borough Council

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04 Aug 2026 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council commissioned a benefits analysis service examining benefit claimants who are not receiving their full entitlement. The work combines policy analysis with software and information-system support, helping the council understand underclaimed benefits and the people affected. It falls within public benefit services and information technology services (CPV 75310000). Delivery covers the South East of England, for a council based in Sittingbourne. This is a focused analytical requirement rather than a general benefits-administration contract: relevant suppliers are likely to provide evidence-based claimant analysis, policy insight and practical information tools. The buying organisation is Swale Borough Council, and the selected provider is Policy in Practice Limited.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Policy in Practice Limited. Swale Borough Council used a selective call-off from the G Cloud framework. The tender deadline was 30 March 2026 at 12 noon, and the award date was 1 April 2026. The awarded contract value is £18,900 including the published currency, GBP. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract was awarded as a single requirement, with the council identifying the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award is active, and the selected supplier is Policy in Practice Limited.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined local-authority demand for targeted analysis of benefit under-entitlement. A credible competitor for comparable work would need to combine knowledge of the benefits system with robust analysis of claimant circumstances, policy interpretation and clear reporting for council decision-makers. The requirement also indicates value in software or information-system capability, not just consultancy, so suppliers should be able to turn complex benefits data into usable insight and practical outputs. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises were considered suitable for the requirement, suggesting that specialist organisations with focused expertise can compete when this buyer seeks similar support. Relevant evidence would include comparable claimant-analysis work, public-sector understanding and reliable delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Policy in Practice

Notice Description

Analysis of benefit claimants who are not in receipt of their full entitlement of benefits. Additional information: Contract procured through G Cloud framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91a689b5-7a51-4276-b843-c81326d52444
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de333493-8075-4f4a-810e-5add0876275c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Swale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Policy in Practice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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