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Policy in Practice

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Policy in Practice," awarded to Policy in Practice Limited. This contract involves the analysis of benefit claimants, specifically focusing on those not receiving their full entitlement, and falls under the industry category of Software and Services (CPV 48000000 and 75310000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage now at the award phase. The contract, valued at £18,900, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in benefit services and data analysis. Given the focus on benefit entitlement analysis, businesses equipped with knowledge of public benefits systems and capable of leveraging software solutions for data insights are well-positioned to provide competitive services. Additionally, as stated in the tender details, both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this opportunity, aligning with the council’s inclusive procurement approach.

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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
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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
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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