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Low Income Family Tracker

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Low Income Family Tracker" by Wirral Borough Council, located in Birkenhead, England, falls within the IT Services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Policy in Practice, an SME, for the amount of £50,900. The procurement was facilitated through a Crown Commercial Services framework and considered complete with the relevant contract period running from 12 October 2025 to 12 October 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, such as software development and consultancy. Although this specific tender was awarded to an SME, the suitability criteria indicate opportunities for larger organisations in similar engagements due to the Council's comprehensive procurement strategies and the potential for collaborations through crown services frameworks. Businesses skilled in developing and supporting IT solutions would be well-positioned to engage with similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Income Family Tracker

Notice Description

Low Income Family Tracker Additional information: via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 - RM1557.14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2d974bc-5922-4037-ac41-24d1b74597da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1fd812-7ae4-40ec-bd02-bc47b3142657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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